Anze Kopitar Sets Kings Franchise Scoring Record

Kopitar surpasses Hall of Famer Marcel Dionne as the all-time leading scorer in LA Kings history.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 7:24pm

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Anze Kopitar, the longtime captain of the LA Kings, has set the franchise record for most points in a career, surpassing Hockey Hall of Famer Marcel Dionne. Kopitar recorded his 1,308th career point in a game against the New Jersey Devils, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest players to ever wear a Kings jersey. However, the milestone was bittersweet as the Kings fell to the Devils, putting their playoff hopes in jeopardy.

Why it matters

Kopitar's record-setting performance is a testament to his longevity and consistent excellence over his 18-year NHL career, all of which has been spent with the LA Kings. As one of only 32 players to hold the franchise scoring record for their team, Kopitar's accomplishment solidifies his status as one of the all-time greats in Kings history and the NHL.

The details

Kopitar scored the game-tying goal late in the third period to reach the milestone, but the Kings were unable to complete the comeback, falling 4-3 to the Devils. Kopitar had several close calls earlier in the game, including a shot that hit the crossbar, before finally securing the record-breaking point on the power play.

  • Kopitar scored his first goal of the game in the second period to pull even with Dionne's franchise record.
  • Kopitar recorded the record-breaking 1,308th point of his career late in the third period on the power play.

The players

Anze Kopitar

The longtime captain of the LA Kings, Kopitar is now the franchise's all-time leading scorer with 1,308 points, surpassing Hockey Hall of Famer Marcel Dionne.

Marcel Dionne

A Hockey Hall of Famer and one of the greatest players to ever wear a Kings jersey, Dionne held the franchise scoring record with 1,307 points prior to Kopitar's milestone.

Artemi Panarin

The Kings forward assisted on Kopitar's record-breaking goal, helping set up the play that allowed Kopitar to reach the milestone.

Brandt Clarke

The Kings defenseman also assisted on Kopitar's record-tying goal, praising the moment as one that the entire team will remember.

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What they’re saying

“I mean, quite honestly, feels pretty shitty, losing the game. I can imagine it would feel a lot better if we finished it off and won the game.”

— Anze Kopitar

“I connected really good on it, but when I heard the sound, I figured it was bar and up, not bar and down.”

— Anze Kopitar

“I think everyone on this team will remember that moment, regardless of where they were on the ice. That was awesome, just so happy for him. We knew it was coming and he's just a special person, so it's a good feeling for all of us to see him accomplish that.”

— Brandt Clarke, Kings Defenseman

What’s next

The Kings will honor Kopitar with a pre-game ceremony on April 2nd to celebrate his record-breaking career and legacy with the franchise.

The takeaway

Anze Kopitar's record-setting performance is a bittersweet moment, as the Kings' playoff hopes remain in jeopardy. However, Kopitar's dedication to the team and his legacy as one of the greatest players in Kings history transcend any individual accomplishments, and he deserves to be celebrated for his remarkable career.