After recording his 500th career point and the game-winning goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday, it seems like the perfect time to look back on how Kevin Fiala joined the Los Angeles Kings. It was June 29, 2022, when former Kings GM Rob Blake [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/los-angeles-kings/latest-news/former-kings-gm-rob-blake-has-no-regrets-and-is-eyeing-an-nhl-return-in-the-future] acquired Fiala from the Minnesota Wild [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild]. In return, Los Angeles [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/los-angeles-kings] traded away defenseman Brock Faber and a 2022 first-round pick. On the same day, he signed a contract extension with the Kings, inking a seven-year deal [https://puckpedia.com/player/kevin-fiala] worth $7.875 million per season. In his final season with the Wild, Fiala recorded a career-high 85 points, scoring 33 goals and 52 assists. Since then, the left winger hasn’t reached that point total, but has set a personal best in the goals department last season with 35 tallies. Kevin Fiala (Matt Blewett-Imagn Images) [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/0cf3b23e-cb21-4df2-8331-1095b97a2a9f.jpeg] Kevin Fiala (Matt Blewett-Imagn Images) Aside from the goals, Fiala has been relatively consistent [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/los-angeles-kings/latest-news/kevin-fiala-hits-500-career-points-as-kings-survive-penguins-3-2-thriller] since his move from Minnesota. In his first two seasons with Los Angeles, he put up 72 and 73 points, respectively. His ice time has gradually increased in his tenure with the Kings, too. 'I Don't Know How He Does It': Los Angeles Kings’ Corey Perry Playing Like An Anaheim Duck [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/fb6fb6f6-0867-4522-bbe8-c9b1fe646d23.jpeg] 'I Don't Know How He Does It': Los Angeles Kings’ Corey Perry Playing Like An Anaheim Duck Los Angeles Kings right winger Corey Perry has been playing like he was with the Anaheim Ducks all those years ago, despite being in season No. 21 and as a 40-year-old. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/los-angeles-kings/latest-news/i-don-t-know-how-he-does-it-los-angeles-kings-corey-perry-playing-like-an-anaheim-duck] This season, he has seven goals and five assists for 12 points in 16 appearances. He’s been a reliable scorer and offensive player for Jim Hiller’s squad, getting his name on the scoresheet more than in every other contest. As for what went the other way to the Wild, Faber has become an excellent young defenseman in the NHL. He had a strong rookie campaign, finishing second in Calder Trophy voting behind Chicago Blackhawks [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/chicago-blackhawks] center Connor Bedard [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/connor-bedard-team-defense-and-goaltending-have-made-the-blackhawks-competitive-again]. In that first season - following two regular-season games and six playoff games the year before - Faber [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/wild-s-brock-faber-confronts-his-early-season-struggles-i-m-better-than-this] recorded eight goals and 47 points in 82 games. Last season, his production dropped off, and he put up 29 points, despite scoring a career-high 10 goals in 78 appearances. Speaking of last season, his responsibility grew immensely for both club and country. He averaged 25:32 of ice time and was called to represent Team USA [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/dual-connor-hellebuyck-and-jake-oettinger-went-from-team-usa-friends-to-playoff-enemies]at the 4 Nations Face-off. Where Does Kuemper Stand In Team Canada’s Goaltending Depth Chart? [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/adcdf0d8-f891-43e2-a47a-859d297e1877.jpeg] Where Does Kuemper Stand In Team Canada’s Goaltending Depth Chart? Darcy Kuemper has been solid for the Los Angeles Kings lately, including a shutout in his last appearance. However, where does he stand on Team Canada's goaltending depth chart ahead of the 2026 Olympics? [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/los-angeles-kings/latest-news/where-does-kuemper-stand-in-team-canada-s-goaltending-depth-chart] Now, in his third full season with the Wild, he has three goals and nine points in 16 games, seemingly on pace for what he was producing in his rookie campaign. The other part of that trade was the first-round pick in 2022 going to Minnesota. In other words, left winger Liam Ohgren was selected with the 19th pick. Ohgren, 21, has played 33 career NHL games, including five games this season for the Wild. Lately, he’s been with the AHL’s Iowa Wild [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/the-big-thing-for-us-is-puck-touches-explaining-why-forward-prospect-liam-ohgren-was-sent-down], where he’s scored three goals and five points in nine games. Overall, the Kings received an elite offensive mind who can be a threat on a nightly basis. And the Wild received a bright, young defenseman who should log plenty of ice time for years to come. Image [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/b7b643b4-c097-4901-8cc4-c89645caa167.jpeg] For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription]. 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