Kings Honor Kopitar's Franchise Points Record

Los Angeles captain celebrated with special pregame ceremony

Apr. 3, 2026 at 3:19am

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An explosive, expressionist painting in vibrant neon colors depicting Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar raising the Stanley Cup trophy, surrounded by a swirling, energetic background of players, fans, and the Crypto.com Arena.The Los Angeles Kings' celebration of Anze Kopitar's franchise points record captures the raw emotion and energy of the historic moment.Los Angeles Today

The Los Angeles Kings honored captain Anze Kopitar for becoming the franchise's all-time leading scorer, holding a special pregame ceremony before their game against the Nashville Predators. Kopitar's family joined him on the ice as the team presented him with a golden stick and a portrait commemorating his record-breaking 1,308th career point.

Why it matters

Kopitar has been the face of the Kings franchise for nearly two decades, leading the team to two Stanley Cup championships. Honoring his legacy and achievements is a way for the organization to celebrate one of the greatest players in team history and connect with the loyal fanbase.

The details

On March 14, Kopitar passed Kings legend Marcel Dionne as the franchise's all-time leading scorer when he recorded his 1,307th and 1,308th career points against the New Jersey Devils. The pregame ceremony featured a special video narrated by actor Isaiah Mustafa, and 1,308 foam pucks fell from the rafters to symbolize Kopitar's record. Kings president Luc Robitaille presented Kopitar with a golden stick and a portrait of the captain lifting the Stanley Cup.

  • On March 14, Kopitar set the franchise points record.
  • The pregame ceremony took place on April 3, 2026.

The players

Anze Kopitar

The Los Angeles Kings' captain and franchise all-time leading scorer, having played for the team since 2006 and leading them to two Stanley Cup championships.

Luc Robitaille

The president of the Los Angeles Kings and a former Kings star player and general manager.

Dave Taylor

A former Kings star player and general manager.

Alec Martinez

A former Kings player who played alongside Kopitar.

Jarret Stoll

A former Kings player who played alongside Kopitar.

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What they’re saying

“Anze Kopitar's legacy and achievements deserve to be celebrated. He's been the heart and soul of this franchise for nearly two decades.”

— Luc Robitaille, President, Los Angeles Kings

What’s next

The Kings will continue to honor Kopitar's record-breaking career throughout the season, including a special jersey retirement ceremony planned for later this year.

The takeaway

Kopitar's record-breaking achievement and the Kings' heartfelt celebration of their longtime captain underscores his immense value to the franchise and the deep connection he has built with the team's loyal fanbase over the course of his illustrious career.