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• Kings' Anze Kopitar: Plays hero in overtime

  04/25/2024 • By RotoWire

  Kopitar scored the game-winning goal, added two assists, went plus-3 and logged four hits in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Oilers in Game 2. Kopitar set up both of Adrian Kempe's first-period tallies before sealing the Kings' win with the game-winning goal at 2:07 of overtime. The 36-year-old Kopitar was held off the scoresheet in Game 1, but he'll be a key part of the Kings' overall game plan in this series. He produced 26 goals, 44 assists, 133 shots on net and 65 blocked shots in 81 regular-season appearances.

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• Kings' Anze Kopitar: Back in action

  04/16/2024 • By RotoWire

  Kopitar (undisclosed) will suit up Monday against the Wild, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports. Kopitar was out Saturday while dealing with what turned out to be a minor injury. The star center has racked up 26 goals and 70 points through 79 games this season, with 15 of those coming in his last 12 contests. He'll skate on the top line as usual Monday.

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• Kings' Anze Kopitar: Not playing Saturday

  04/14/2024 • By RotoWire

  Kopitar (undisclosed) won't play Saturday versus the Ducks, per the NHL media site. Kopitar was considered questionable after missing the morning skate, and the Kings will play it cautious since they have clinched a playoff spot. Pierre-Luc Dubois will center the top line, and Jacob Moverare is expected to dress as a seventh defenseman.

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• Kings' Anze Kopitar: Game-time call Saturday

  04/13/2024 • By RotoWire

  Kopitar (undisclosed) is expected to be a game-time decision Saturday versus Anaheim after missing the morning skate, per Zach Dooley of LA Kings Insider. Kopitar has four assists across his past three games, which has brought him up to 26 goals and 70 points in 79 contests this season. If Kopitar doesn't play against the Ducks, Pierre-Luc Dubois will likely center the top line.

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• Kings' Anze Kopitar: Two helpers in win

  04/12/2024 • By RotoWire

  Kopitar notched two assists in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Flames. Kopitar set up Kevin Fiala's power-play marker in the first period and Viktor Arvidsson's empty-netter in the third. While Kopitar has gone five games without a goal, he has four assists in that span. The 36-year-old center remains a steady contributor on offense with 70 points (23 on the power play), 130 shots on net, 64 blocked shots and a plus-12 rating over 79 appearances.

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