Kings Fans Salute Kopitar for Becoming Franchise Points Leader

Los Angeles captain passed Marcel Dionne's record on Saturday

Mar. 20, 2026 at 4:42am

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Los Angeles Kings fans gave their captain Anze Kopitar a standing ovation for becoming the franchise's all-time points leader during the team's game against the Philadelphia Flyers. Kopitar passed Marcel Dionne as the Kings' all-time scorer when he notched two goals for his 1,307th and 1,308th career points against the New Jersey Devils on Saturday.

Why it matters

Kopitar has been the face of the Kings franchise for two decades, leading the team to two Stanley Cup championships. Passing Dionne, one of the greatest players in Kings history, is a significant milestone that cements Kopitar's legacy as one of the best players to ever wear the Kings jersey.

The details

During a stoppage in the first period, the Kings congratulated the veteran forward on the arena video board. Fans then got to their feet and cheered loudly for Kopitar. Players from both teams stood up and tapped their sticks while Kopitar saluted the crowd. Kopitar announced in September that he plans to retire at the end of the season after playing all 20 of his NHL seasons with the Kings and serving as the team's captain since 2016.

  • Kopitar passed Marcel Dionne as the Kings all-time scorer on Saturday, March 18, 2026.
  • Kopitar was honored during the Kings game against the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday, March 20, 2026.

The players

Anze Kopitar

The longtime captain of the Los Angeles Kings who has played all 20 of his NHL seasons with the franchise, leading them to two Stanley Cup championships.

Marcel Dionne

One of the greatest players in Los Angeles Kings history, holding the franchise record for most points until Kopitar surpassed him on March 18, 2026.

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What’s next

Kopitar plans to retire at the end of the 2026 season after 20 years with the Kings.

The takeaway

Anze Kopitar's record-breaking achievement and the standing ovation from Kings fans is a testament to his two decades of excellence and leadership with the franchise, cementing his status as one of the greatest players in Los Angeles Kings history.