Anze Kopitar — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Anze Kopitar is an NHL center for the Los Angeles Kings. In the 2025-26 season Anze Kopitar has 12 goals, 26 assists and 38 points in 67 games, worth -0.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Anze Kopitar continues to be a veteran presence for the Kings, providing value primarily through his defensive play even at 38 years old. This season, he has registered 12 goals and 26 assists for 38 points in 67 games, contributing a 4.2 GAR.
His continued impact is most evident in even-strength defense, where he remains a positive contributor with +2.8 GAR. Over an impressive 19-season career, Kopitar has amassed 432 goals and 823 assists for 1255 points in 1449 games, with his peak GAR reaching 20.9 in 2017-18.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Los Angeles Kings |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 225 lb |
| Draft | 2005 — Round 1, Pick 11 — LAK |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | 12 | 26 | 38 | +19 | 10 | 101 | 11.9% | 19:07 | 56.1% | 16.7 | 0.4 | -0.3 | 0.75 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.9 | +2.7 | +0.6 | +0.5 |
League percentile rank: points 71th, GAR 59th, WAR 59th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 67 | 12 | 26 | 38 | -0.3 |
| 2024-25 | 81 | 21 | 46 | 67 | 14.3 |
| 2023-24 | 81 | 26 | 44 | 70 | 12.9 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 28 | 46 | 74 | 15.8 |
| 2021-22 | 81 | 19 | 48 | 67 | 13.2 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 13 | 37 | 50 | 3.9 |
| 2019-20 | 70 | 21 | 41 | 62 | 1.5 |
| 2018-19 | 81 | 22 | 38 | 60 | 1.5 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 35 | 57 | 92 | 15.4 |
| 2016-17 | 76 | 12 | 40 | 52 | 8.1 |
| 2015-16 | 81 | 25 | 49 | 74 | 14.0 |
| 2014-15 | 79 | 16 | 48 | 64 | 11.4 |
| 2013-14 | 82 | 29 | 41 | 70 | 12.3 |
| 2012-13 | 47 | 10 | 32 | 42 | 6.8 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Anze Kopitar has been worth -0.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 59th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+2.7 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0.5).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 15.8 in 2022-23.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anze Kopitar's GAR this season?
Anze Kopitar has been worth -0.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 59th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Anze Kopitar have this season?
Anze Kopitar has 12 goals and 26 assists for 38 points in 67 games this season.
Is Anze Kopitar a good center?
Anze Kopitar ranks in the 59th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.3) in the 2025-26 season.