Kopitar Breaks Kings' Scoring Record

0:00NHL story is making news on March 15th. Anzhe Kopital just passed Marcel Dianne for the most career points in Los Angeles King's history. The 38-year-old center hit 1,308 points in 1,505 games, breaking the mark with two goals against the New Jersey Devils. Dianne held that record for over 45 years with 1,307 points in just 921 games. Kopital has spent his entire 20-season career with the Kings after being picked 11th in the 2005 draft. He won two standing cups in 2012 and 2014 and leads the team in scoring for a record 15th time this year. Even in 51 games this season, he has 30 points with 10 goals and 20 assists. Fans and teammates are celebrating his milestone as the sign of his lasting impact. Known for his two-way play, Kopital ranks high among active players and assists and has 14-20 goal seasons, the most in King's history.

1:00His consistency stands out in a franchise with legends like Wayne Gretzky and Luke Robytale. Deeper stats show why he is still elite. Kopital skates huge distances, ranking in the 90th percentile for miles covered per game at 3.92. He excels in offensive zone time on the power play and high danger shots, helping the Kings control possession despite their low goals per game. Meanwhile, the Kings sit one point behind the wildcard spot after a coaching switch and adding Artemis Panorin before the Olympic break. They lost Kevin Fiala to injury but stay in the playoff hunt in the Pacific Division as Kopital heads into retirement after this season on a high. Note, the daily news now is presented by our sponsor. What is cooler than cool? A pillow that plays your sound, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com