Kopitar Nears Kings' Scoring Record in Win Over Islanders

Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar scored his 448th career goal, inching closer to the franchise's all-time scoring record.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 5:54am

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Anze Kopitar scored his 448th career goal to help the Los Angeles Kings defeat the New York Islanders 3-2. Kopitar's goal was his 1,306th point, just one shy of the Kings' all-time scoring record held by Hall of Famer Marcel Dionne. Trevor Moore and Adrian Kempe also scored for the Kings, who climbed into the second and final Western Conference wild-card spot. Emil Heineman scored both goals for the Islanders, who remain tied for second in the Metropolitan Division.

Why it matters

Kopitar's pursuit of the Kings' all-time scoring record is a significant milestone for the veteran center, who has spent his entire 20-year career with the franchise. The Kings' win also has playoff implications, as they moved into a wild-card position in the Western Conference.

The details

Kopitar scored the second goal in a three-goal first-period outburst for the Kings. Trevor Moore and Adrian Kempe also scored in the opening frame to give Los Angeles a 3-0 lead. Emil Heineman scored both goals for the Islanders, who tried to mount a comeback in the second and third periods but ultimately fell short.

  • Kopitar scored his 448th career goal with 6:53 left in the first period.
  • The Kings jumped out to a 3-0 lead by the end of the first period.

The players

Anze Kopitar

A 20-year veteran center for the Los Angeles Kings who is one point shy of the franchise's all-time scoring record.

Trevor Moore

A forward for the Los Angeles Kings who scored the opening goal in the first period.

Adrian Kempe

A forward for the Los Angeles Kings who scored the third goal in the first period.

Emil Heineman

A forward for the New York Islanders who scored both of the team's goals in the loss.

Ilya Sorokin

The goaltender for the New York Islanders who made 24 saves in the game.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The Kings will look to Kopitar to break the franchise's all-time scoring record in their next game.

The takeaway

Anze Kopitar's pursuit of the Kings' all-time scoring record is a testament to his longevity and productivity with the franchise, and the team's win over the Islanders keeps them in the playoff hunt in the competitive Western Conference.