Latest News About Anže Kopitar

Short answer: As of the latest updates, Anže Kopitar retired after the 2025-26 season, concluding a 20-year NHL career with the Los Angeles Kings. He finished with 1,500+ regular-season games and ranks among the franchise leaders in points, including breaking Marcel Dionne’s club record for career points in March 2026.

Details and context

• Retirement announcement and timing

  • Kopitar publicly announced in September 2025 that the 2025-26 season would be his final one in the NHL, marking a two-decade career .[1]
  • He continued playing through the 2025-26 season and reached notable career milestones mid-season, including surpassing the Kings’ all-time points record in March 2026.[3]

• Career highlights and legacy

  • Kopitar is a two-time Stanley Cup champion (2012, 2014) and has captained the Kings since 2016, becoming the franchise leader in games played at the time of the milestone in 2023.[1][3]
  • He is the first Slovenian-born player in the NHL and left a lasting impact as a consistent two-way forward, earning multiple individual honors over his career, including All-Star selections and awards such as the Frank J. Selke Trophy in earlier years (as noted in career retrospectives).[2]

• Post-retirement notes

  • Following his retirement, Kopitar’s career is often highlighted for his leadership, durability, and milestone achievements, with various outlets reflecting on his impact on the Kings and Slovenian hockey.[10][3]

What this means for fans and Santa Clara/California followers

• Kopitar’s retirement closes a historic era for the Kings and Slovenian hockey representation in the NHL. The team and league typically honor his contributions through ceremonies and memorabilia, and his absence will be felt on and off the ice by fans and aspiring players in California and beyond.[3][1]

If you’d like, I can pull the most recent game-by-game data from his final season, or provide a concise career timeline with key milestones and all-time Kings records. I can also summarize reactions from the Kings organization and major hockey outlets.