Kings Legend Anze Kopitar Nears Franchise Scoring Record in Final Season

The 38-year-old center is on the verge of surpassing Marcel Dionne's 45-year-old franchise points record.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 1:36pm

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Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar is on the cusp of breaking the franchise's all-time scoring record held by Hall of Famer Marcel Dionne. With just one point needed to tie Dionne's 1,307-point mark, Kopitar could achieve the milestone as soon as this weekend in a game against the New Jersey Devils. Kopitar, a two-time Stanley Cup champion and three-time Selke Trophy winner, is widely considered the greatest player in Kings history and is hoping to lead the team to the playoffs in his final NHL season.

Why it matters

Kopitar's impending record-breaking achievement cements his legacy as one of the all-time greats in Kings franchise history. As the team's longtime captain and a key part of their two Stanley Cup-winning teams, Kopitar's scoring prowess and two-way excellence have made him an iconic figure in Los Angeles sports. This milestone will be a fitting send-off for the future Hall of Famer in his final NHL campaign.

The details

Kopitar's goal in a 3-2 win against the New York Islanders on Friday night brought him within one point of tying Dionne's franchise record of 1,307 points. The 38-year-old center could tie or break the record as soon as Saturday when the Kings visit the New Jersey Devils. Kopitar already leads the Kings' all-time marks in games played, assists, and game-winning goals, and has won two Stanley Cups, two Selke Trophies, and three Lady Byng Trophies during his illustrious 18-year career with the organization.

  • Kopitar scored a goal on Friday, March 14, 2026 to bring him within one point of the franchise record.
  • Kopitar could tie or break the record as soon as Saturday, March 15, 2026 when the Kings play the New Jersey Devils.

The players

Anze Kopitar

The longtime captain of the Los Angeles Kings and one of the greatest players in franchise history. Kopitar has won two Stanley Cups, two Selke Trophies, and three Lady Byng Trophies during his 18-year career with the Kings.

Marcel Dionne

A Hall of Fame center who holds the Los Angeles Kings' franchise record with 1,307 career points, a mark Anze Kopitar is on the verge of surpassing.

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What they’re saying

“Kopitar's goal in a 3-2 win against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on Friday got him to within one point of tying Dionne's Kings' record of 1,307 points.”

— Dan Rosen, NHL.com Writer

What’s next

The Kings must find a way to get Kopitar one more playoff appearance before he retires, as the team currently sits in the second wild card position with three teams within two points.

The takeaway

Anze Kopitar's impending franchise scoring record will cement his legacy as the greatest player in Los Angeles Kings history, a fitting capstone to an illustrious 18-year career with the organization that included two Stanley Cup championships and numerous individual accolades. His departure will leave a massive hole for the Kings to fill, underscoring the need for the team to make a big splash in the coming seasons to return to contention.