Kopitar notched two assists, two shots on goal, four blocked shots and a minus-4 rating in Friday's 7-4 loss to the Oilers in Game 3.
Kopitar is up to one goal and six assists over three playoff outings. While his offense has been strong -- three of his seven points have come on the power -- the center is also sporting a minus-4 rating in the postseason. This was also his first time in five games logging multiple shots on net. The 37-year-old center should be fine as a playmaker on the first line and on the power play, but he may struggle to score goals if he can't increase his shot volume.
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Kings' Anze Kopitar: Racks up four points in win
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Kopitar scored a power-play goal and distributed three assists in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Oilers in Game 2.
One of Kopitar's helpers also came on the power play. The center has five points, two hits, two blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over the first two games of the postseason. Kopitar and Adrian Kempe have been playing at an elite level together for much of the year, and the addition of Andrei Kuzmenko has only strengthened the Kings' top line. Kopitar may have to do a bit more defensive work with the series shifting to Edmonton for the next two games.
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Kings' Anze Kopitar: Slated to play Thursday
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Kopitar (rest) is expected to be back in the lineup Thursday versus Calgary, per Noah Sher of Mayor's Manor.
Kopitar took Tuesday's 6-5 win over Seattle off to rest for the playoffs. He has 21 goals and 67 points over 80 appearances in 2024-25. Kopitar will likely serve on the top line and first power-play unit in his return.
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Kings' Anze Kopitar: Not playing Tuesday
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Kopitar will not be in the lineup versus the Kraken on Tuesday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
This looks like rest for a veteran now that the Kings have secured the No. 2 spot in the Pacific Division. Kopitar has racked up 67 points over 80 contests this season, including three goals and four assists over seven games in April. He could return for Thursday's regular-season finale versus the Flames.
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Kings' Anze Kopitar: Provides two helpers Monday
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Kopitar notched two assists in Monday's 5-0 win over the Oilers.
Kopitar has two goals and three assists over his last three contests. The 37-year-old helped out on the Kings' last two goals in this game, scored by Kevin Fiala and Adrian Kempe. Kopitar is up to 21 goals, 46 assists, 98 shots on net, 66 blocked shots and a plus-17 rating over 80 appearances. With the depth of the Kings' offense, Kopitar may see more of a shutdown role in the playoffs, though he should still be able to chip in offense, especially when the Oilers are not expected to be at full strength on defense in the first round.
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Kings' Anze Kopitar: Eight points in last seven games
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Kopitar scored a goal in a 5-4 win over the Avalanche on Saturday.
Kopitar has three points (two goals, one assist) and seven shots in his last two games. He has accounted for three goals and eight points in his past seven contests. Kopitar sits fifth among active point-getters, registering 440 goals and 836 assists for 1,276 points in 1,452 regular-season games. He will be looking to further cement his Hall-of-Fame credentials with a long and shiny playoff run.
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Kings' Anze Kopitar: Reaches 20-goal mark
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Kopitar scored a goal on two shots and added a power-play assist in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Ducks.
Kopitar's goal at 2:17 of the second period stood as the game-winner. He also helped out on the first of Kevin Fiala's two power-play goals in the contest. Efficiency has been the name of the game for Kopitar in 2024-25 -- he reached the 20-goal mark for the third year in a row and the 13th time in his 19-year career, but he's taken just 92 shots on net this season. He's at 64 points (21 on the power play), 66 blocked shots and a plus-15 rating over 78 appearances. Kopitar's drop in shot volume should be a red flag for fantasy managers in 2025-26, but his game has not dropped off yet.
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Kings' Anze Kopitar: Goal, assist in win
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Kopitar scored a goal, added an assist and went plus-3 in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Jets.
Kopitar's tally in the first period held up as the game-winner, and he also set up Adrian Kempe's empty-netter in the third. Kopitar has produced three goals and six assists over his last seven games. The 37-year-old's shot volume remains dangerously low with just seven shots over his last 12 outings, but he's been efficient at converting his chances lately. For the season, the star center has 19 goals, 43 helpers, 89 shots, 62 blocked shots and a plus-12 rating through 74 appearances.
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Kings' Anze Kopitar: Distributes three helpers in win
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Kopitar logged three assists and a plus-3 rating in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Sharks.
Kopitar had a helper in each period, including one on the power play when he set up Adrian Kempe in the opening frame. Over the last six games, Kopitar has two goals and five assists. The 37-year-old center is up to 18 goals, 42 helpers, 20 power-play points, 88 shots on net, 62 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating through 73 appearances in a top-line role.
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Kings' Anze Kopitar: Slides power-play helper
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Kopitar logged a power-play assist in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Rangers.
Kopitar has four points, including two on the power play, over his last three games. The 37-year-old also led Los Angeles forwards with 19:43 of ice time Tuesday, his most in a game since Feb. 22 versus the Canucks. The Kings have a strong top nine, so they have spread the minutes around rather than leaning heavily on Kopitar. He's up to 57 points (19 on the power play), 86 shots on net, 62 blocked shots, 30 hits and a plus-8 rating through 70 appearances.
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Kings' Anze Kopitar: Strikes early in win
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Kopitar scored a goal in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Bruins.
Kopitar tied the game at 1-1 early in the first period, answering Elias Lindholm's goal 19 seconds into the game. Kopitar has bounced back from a three-game slump with three points over his last two contests. The 37-year-old center is up to 18 tallies, 56 points, 86 shots on net, 62 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating over 69 appearances. He hasn't crossed 20 minutes of ice time since Feb. 26 versus the Canucks, so it looks like the Kings may be managing Kopitar's minutes ahead of the playoffs.
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Kings' Anze Kopitar: One of each in first period
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Kopitar scored a power-play goal, dished an assist, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Hurricanes.
Kopitar snapped a three-game slump with his second multi-point effort of March. Both of his points came in the first period as the Kings had a 3-0 lead by the intermission, which was already enough for the win. The center has four goals and five assists over his last 11 outings. For the season, the 37-year-old is up to 17 goals, 38 helpers, 18 power-play points, 85 shots on net, 62 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating through 68 appearances.
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Kings' Anze Kopitar: Delivers power-play assist
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Kopitar notched a power-play assist in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Capitals.
Kopitar continued a resurgent March that has seen him get on the scoresheet in six of seven games. He has three goals and four helpers in that span. The 37-year-old center is up to 16 goals, 37 assists, 17 power-play points, 83 shots on net, 54 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating through 64 appearances. Kopitar isn't solely carrying the load on offense anymore, but he remains a huge part of the Kings' overall game plans.
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Kings' Anze Kopitar: Nabs helper in win
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Kopitar logged an assist and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Islanders.
Kopitar has three goals and three assists over six games in March, doubling his production from eight contests in February. The 37-year-old center started slow in 2025, but he's bouncing back just in time for the Kings to solidify their standing in the Pacific Division. Overall, he's produced 52 points, 83 shots on net, 53 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating over 63 outings this season.
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Kings' Anze Kopitar: Produces pair of points
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Kopitar scored a goal on two shots, added an assist and blocked two shots in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Golden Knights.
This was Kopitar's first multi-point effort since Dec. 29 versus the Flyers. The center has been heating up with three goals and two assists over five contests in March, including three points over his last two games. For the season, he's at 16 goals, 35 helpers, 82 shots, 50 blocks and a plus-5 rating across 62 appearances in a top-line role. If he maintains his momentum, he should be able to end the regular season above the 60-point mark.
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Kings' Anze Kopitar: Buries goal in overtime win
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Kopitar scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win over the Blues.
Kopitar's offense has picked up in March -- he has two goals and an assist over his last four games after producing just one tally and six helpers over 21 outings in January and February combined. The 37-year-old center was on a new-look top line Saturday, playing alongside Andrei Kuzmenko and Adrian Kempe. The addition of Kuzmenko may require Kopitar to take care of his defensive zone a bit more. For the season, Kopitar is up to 15 goals, 49 points, 80 shots on net, 48 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating across 61 appearances.
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Kings' Anze Kopitar: Nets goal Monday
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Kopitar scored a goal in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Blackhawks.
Kopitar tallied the Kings' lone goal with a wrister midway through the first period, giving him 14 goals on the year. The 37-year-old veteran might not be the player he once was, but he continues to put up solid numbers, and his role as a top-six forward gives him a solid fantasy floor in most formats. Kopitar has notched 14 goals and 48 points across 59 appearances in 2024-25.
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Kings' Anze Kopitar: Snags power-play helper
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Kopitar recorded a power-play assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Blues.
Kopitar had been held off the scoresheet in the previous three games, and he's gone six contests without a goal. The 37-year-old's offense was strong and steady early on, but he still doesn't have a multi-point effort this calendar year. Kopitar is now at 47 points (15 on the power play), 75 shots and a plus-6 rating across 58 outings.
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Kings' Anze Kopitar: Adds assist in win
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Kopitar notched a power-play assist in Saturday's 5-3 win over Utah.
Kopitar set up a Kevin Fiala tally in the second period. With three points over his last four games, Kopitar's offense appears to be getting back on track after some rough patches in January. The 37-year-old center has occasionally seen reduced minutes -- he was at 17:20 of ice time Saturday, eighth among Los Angeles forwards. For the season, he's at 46 points (14 on the power play), 71 shots on net, 41 blocked shots and a plus-11 rating through 54 outings.
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Kings' Anze Kopitar: Ends goal drought
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Kopitar scored a goal in Friday's 5-4 shootout win over the Stars.
Kopitar put an end to his 15-game goal drought when he tied this contest at 4-4 in the third period. The 37-year-old center was limited to five assists in that span. Kopitar now has 13 goals, 45 points, 69 shots on net, 40 blocked shots and a plus-12 rating through 52 appearances. His shooting percentage is still a lofty 18.8 percent, so there may be further regression to come if he doesn't find a way to increase his shot volume.
