Kopitar's NHL Retirement: A King's Farewell

0:00On April 27, Anzacopitar just wrapped up his 20-year NHL run with the Los Angeles Kings, suiting up for what looks like his final game in a Western conference first round sweep by the Colorado Avalanche. He's been a king from day one, captaining the team through thick and thin, and this playoff exit marked the end of an era on Homeice at Crypto.com, Arena. Team mates lingered after the handshake line, tapping their sticks and tribute to their leader, while fans inside the arena erupted in cheers that shook, the place. Even the officials hung back to applaud his incredible journey. Co-Bitar retires as the franchise's all-time leader in games played at 1,521, assists with 864, and points at CSSS, teens and spiggers in 16, he's third in goals with 452. Two Stanley Cup wins in 2012 and 2014, plus two Selkotrophies as top defensive forward, three Lady Bing awards for, Sportsmanship in 2016, 2023 and 2025, and the Mark Messier

1:07Leadership Award in 2002. That's the blueprint of a legend etched forever in King's history. From your team, powered by AI, this is NHL News Today.