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ANŽEKOPITAR

Anže Kopitar linked Slovenia to NHL prominence through championship production and repeated recognition for two-way excellence.

Unofficial fan tribute — not affiliated with Anže Kopitar, their representatives, clubs, leagues, federations, or sponsors.

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The ice rink inside Umeå Arena in 2012; a contextual venue photograph, not the featured player
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Jesenice, Slovenia1987 — ∞
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01

Origin
and identity

Anže Kopitar linked Slovenia to NHL prominence through championship production and repeated recognition for two-way excellence.

Los Angeles selected Kopitar 11th in 2005. His NHL career began with a 61-point rookie season, and he became a central contributor to the Kings' championship teams. He recorded 20 playoff points in 2012 and 26 in 2014 as Los Angeles won the Stanley Cup twice.

The awards that followed underline the range of his work. Kopitar won the Selke Trophy in 2016 and 2018, while a 92-point season in 2017–18 demonstrated substantial offensive capacity. His profile brings together those different measures rather than treating defensive value and scoring as competing identities.

02

A defining
career arc

PLACES · MOMENTS · ERAS

DEFINING SCENES.
ONE LEGACY.

1
2005
FIRST-ROUND SELECTION

Los Angeles

The Kings chose the Slovenian center with the 11th overall draft pick.

2
2012
FIRST CHAMPIONSHIP

Los Angeles

Kopitar contributed 20 points during the Kings' Stanley Cup run.

3
2014
SECOND CUP

Los Angeles

He recorded 26 playoff points as Los Angeles won again.

4
2018
TWO-WAY RECOGNITION

Los Angeles

A 92-point regular season accompanied his second Selke Trophy.

03

Completed
milestones

NOT JUST RECORDS.
LANDMARKS.

012

Stanley Cups

Los Angeles championships in 2012 and 2014.

022

Selke trophies

Awards in 2016 and 2018.

0392

Season points

2017–18 NHL regular season.

0426

Playoff points

Recorded during the 2014 championship run.

These are completed, source-backed milestones; changing live totals are intentionally excluded.

STYLE · INFLUENCE · MEMORY

THE GAME.
THE INFLUENCE.

The awards that followed underline the range of his work. Kopitar won the Selke Trophy in 2016 and 2018, while a 92-point season in 2017–18 demonstrated substantial offensive capacity. His profile brings together those different measures rather than treating defensive value and scoring as competing identities.

04

Editorial
references

EDITORIAL & REFERENCE SOURCES

FACTS WITH
A PAPER TRAIL.

01NHL official player record02NHL official statistics and awards

Editorial facts and completed milestones last reviewed on September 25, 2026. This independent tribute does not imply endorsement.