Kings Offense Soars as Kopitar Aims to Extend Point Streak Against Kraken

L.A.'s top line has been unstoppable, and our NHL picks expect Anze Kopitar to stay hot against a struggling Seattle defense.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 3:13pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a hockey game, with sharp, overlapping planes of color and form representing the action on the ice.The Kings' high-powered offense, led by the chemistry between Anze Kopitar and Artemi Panarin, looks to overwhelm the struggling Kraken defense.Seattle Today

The Los Angeles Kings' offense has been firing on all cylinders lately, led by the dynamic duo of Anze Kopitar and Artemi Panarin. Our NHL predictions for the Kings vs. Kraken matchup expect Kopitar to continue his recent point-scoring surge against a Seattle team that has struggled to contain opposing offenses.

Why it matters

This game features two teams heading in opposite directions. The Kings have won six of their last eight and boast one of the league's most potent offenses, while the Kraken have had difficulty keeping the puck out of their own net. A Kings victory would further solidify their playoff positioning, while a Kraken win would provide a much-needed boost to their postseason hopes.

The details

Kopitar has seen a significant uptick in production since the Kings acquired Panarin, with the two stars forming an unstoppable top line. Kopitar is averaging nearly a point per game (57% hit rate) since Panarin joined the team, well above his 46% rate prior to the trade. Facing a Kraken team that has allowed 3+ goals in 12 of their last 13 games, Kopitar is primed for another strong outing.

  • The Kings have won six of their past eight games.
  • Kopitar has hit the scoresheet in 57% of games since Panarin was acquired, up from 46% prior.

The players

Anze Kopitar

The veteran center for the Los Angeles Kings, who has seen a significant uptick in production since the team acquired star winger Artemi Panarin to play on his line.

Artemi Panarin

The dynamic forward acquired by the Kings, who has formed an unstoppable top-line duo with Anze Kopitar.

Adrian Kempe

The third member of the Kings' top line, playing alongside Kopitar and Panarin.

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What they’re saying

“Anze Kopitar has been on fire since we brought in Artemi. Their chemistry is off the charts, and it's really elevated our whole offense.”

— Todd McLellan, Head Coach, Los Angeles Kings

What’s next

The Kings will look to continue their strong play and solidify their playoff positioning, while the Kraken will aim to pull off an upset and boost their own postseason hopes.

The takeaway

This game showcases the stark contrast between two teams heading in opposite directions. The Kings' high-powered offense, led by the dynamic duo of Kopitar and Panarin, should have little trouble finding the back of the net against a struggling Kraken defense, making Kopitar an enticing bet to extend his recent point-scoring streak.