Anze Kopitar is the leading team in points again
Anze Kopitar is a unicorn in hockey, and sports in general
thehockeynews.comHere’s the latest on Anze Kopitar and his status as of late April 2026.
- Kopitar’s retirement is confirmed for the end of the 2025-26 season. He announced that 2025-26 would be his final year with the Los Angeles Kings.[1][3][5]
- As of April 2026, he is in the closing weeks of his farewell season, continuing to contribute for the Kings and aiming to finish strong in the final stretch and potentially the playoffs depending on the team's standing.[4][6]
- In the 2025-26 campaign, Kopitar has battled some injury-related absences and has had periods of productive play, including a recent stretch where he added points after missing time, highlighting his continued role as a veteran leader for Los Angeles.[6][4]
- The franchise and Kopitar’s fans have acknowledged his historical impact; he remains the Kings’ all-time leader in scoring, and his final season has drawn significant attention and reflection on his career achievements.[5][7]
Illustration: Kopitar’s farewell season has been framed as a culmination of a two-decade career with the Kings, with milestones and emotional moments marking his final campaign.
If you’d like, I can pull a concise timeline of Kopitar’s key milestones this season (games, points, milestones) and provide a short recap of his impact on the Kings both on and off the ice.