ANZE KOPITAR NEWS

Eric Stephens: My feature on Anze Kopitar and a strong season... - The Athletic My feature on Anze Kopitar and a strong season that revealed more layers of his leadership before tonight's Game 1...

APRIL 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

'The ultimate pro' — Anže Kopitar has never been more impressive as the Kings' leader Kopitar had an impressive regular season as a defensive standout and also as a leader who kept the Kings' locker room together.

APRIL 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Factors on every goal in Game 1 win Kopitar scored a power-play goal on three shots and added three assists in Monday's 4-3 overtime win over the Oilers.

Impact Kopitar played a key role in the Kings' third-period tally, including scoring the tying power-play goal at 19:43 of the frame. His third assist also came with the man advantage on Alex Iafallo's game-winner 9:19 into overtime. Kopitar entered this postseason with 22 tallies and 48 assists over 86 contests, and as a two-time champion, he's no stranger to delivering on the big stage.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kempe's hat trick sends 3rd-place Kings past NHL-worst Ducks

Adrian Kempe had three goals and an assist and the Los Angeles Kings clinched third place in the Pacific Division on Thursday night with a 5-3 victory over Anaheim

APRIL 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

One of each in win Kopitar scored a goal on two shots and added an assist in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Ducks.

Impact Kopitar has three multi-point efforts over his last six games, notching two goals and six assists in that span. The center finished the regular season with 28 tallies, 74 points, 169 shots on net, 87 blocked shots and a plus-20 rating in 82 contests. He'll look to lead the Kings from the top line in their first-round series against the Oilers.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes three helpers in loss Kopitar notched three assists, five shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Kopitar had a hand in each of the Kings' goals in the contest. The 35-year-old has six points, including three on the power play, over his last four games. For the season, the star center is up to 27 tallies, 45 helpers, 166 shots on net, 85 blocked shots, 67 hits and a plus-20 rating through 80 appearances. This is the first time in five years he's topped the 70-point mark.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Golden Knights close in on West with 5-2 win over Kings

The Vegas Golden Knights scored four goals on their first six shots and took a major step toward clinching the Pacific Division and the top seed in the Western Conference with a 5-...

APRIL 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets power-play tally Kopitar scored a power-play goal on three shots and blocked two shots in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Kopitar had a goal overturned early in the contest, but he was able to get it back. Unfortunately for the Kings, the captain's tally cut the deficit to 5-1. Kopitar had been limited to five assists over his last nine outings, a span in which the Kings have gone from outscoring their problems to a lot of tight and defensive battles. The center is at 27 goals, 69 points, 161 shots on net, 85 blocked shots, 67 hits and a plus-18 rating through 79 appearances.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kings wrap up playoff spot with 4-1 win over Canucks

Alex Iafallo scored twice, Joonas Korpisalo made 21 saves and the Los Angeles Kings wrapped up a playoff spot with a 4-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night

APRIL 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up two helpers Sunday Kopitar recorded two assists in a 4-1 victory over Vancouver on Sunday.

Impact Kopitar's second helper was recorded while LA had the man advantage. He's up to 26 goals and 68 points in 77 outings in 2022-23, including 18 power-play points. That's more points than he's recorded in a season since his 92-point 2017-18 campaign. Kopitar was going through a bit of a rough patch entering Sunday's action, having been held off the scoresheet over his previous four outings, but perhaps the 35-year-old will end the season on a strong note.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Markstrom reigns over streaking Kings as Flames win 2-1

Jacob Markstrom made 32 saves to backstop the Calgary Flames to a critical 2-1 victory over the red-hot Los Angeles Kings

MARCH 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kings host the Jets after Kempe's 2-goal game

The Los Angeles Kings host the Winnipeg Jets after Adrian Kempe's two-goal game against the Calgary Flames in the Kings' 8-2 win

MARCH 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kempe leads Kings into 1st place with 8-2 win over Flames

The Kings cruised into a first-place tie in the Pacific Division with an 8-2 victory over the Calgary Flames

MARCH 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dishes two helpers Kopitar notched two assists and went plus-3 in Monday's 8-2 win over the Flames.

Impact One of Kopitar's assists came on the power play. The veteran center has been a strong playmaker lately with a goal and six helpers over his last six games. He's up to 65 points (17 on the power play), 146 shots on net, 78 blocked shots and a plus-18 rating through 71 appearances this season.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pacific Division opponents meet when Kings host the Flames

The Calgary Flames visit the Los Angeles Kings for a matchup within the Pacific Division Monday

MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kings use strong second period to beat Blue Jackets 4-1

Carl Grundstrom had a goal and an assist in Los Angeles’ four-goal second period, Pheonix Copley made 30 saves and the Kings beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 on Thursday night

MARCH 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Columbus visits Los Angeles after shootout victory

The Columbus Blue Jackets visit the Los Angeles Kings after the Blue Jackets beat the San Jose Sharks 6-5 in overtime

MARCH 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kings and Islanders square off in non-conference matchup

The Los Angeles Kings and the New York Islanders meet in an out-of-conference matchup

MARCH 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eric Stephens: Todd McLellan on Anze Kopitar: "We probably... - The Athletic Todd McLellan on Anze Kopitar: "We probably take him for granted. We just keep calling his name and he goes out and does it. I know there’s...

MARCH 11, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kings host the Predators after Kempe's 2-goal game

The Los Angeles Kings host the Nashville Predators after Adrian Kempe's two-goal game against the Colorado Avalanche in the Kings' 5-2 win

MARCH 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kempe, Danault each score twice as Kings roll by Avs 5-2

Adrian Kempe and Phillip Danault each scored twice as the Los Angeles Kings beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-2 for their fifth straight win

MARCH 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eric Stephens: Anze Kopitar hits 60 points for the 14th time... - The Athletic Anze Kopitar hits 60 points for the 14th time in his 17 seasons. Two of the three seasons he hasn't were shortened (lockout, pandemic). @LAK...

MARCH 10, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kings take win streak into game against the Avalanche

The Los Angeles Kings aim to keep their four-game win streak going when they visit the Colorado Avalanche

MARCH 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Capitals visit the Kings after Ovechkin's 2-goal game

The Washington Capitals visit the Los Angeles Kings after Alexander Ovechkin scored two goals in the Capitals' 8-3 win against the San Jose Sharks

MARCH 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vilardi, Kopitar score in third, Kings beat Canadiens 3-2

Gabe Vilardi and Anze Kopitar scored in the third period and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Thursday night

MARCH 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS