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 2.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Anze Kopitar continues to be a foundational presence for the Los Angeles Kings, even in his 19th NHL season. The veteran center, now 39, has amassed an impressive 1255 career points (432 goals, 823 assists) over 1449 games, with a peak GAR of 19.6. This season, he maintains his defensive reliability, contributing +1.3 GAR at even strength.
Through 67 games this year, Kopitar has posted 12 goals and 26 assists for 38 points, with an overall 2.7 GAR. His enduring impact, particularly in defensive situations, highlights his continued importance to the Kings' lineup.
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% | 15.8 | 0.6 | 2.7 | 0.49 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1.3 | +1.3 | +0.6 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 71th, GAR 51th, WAR 51th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 67 | 12 | 26 | 38 | 2.7 |
| 2024-25 | 81 | 21 | 46 | 67 | 12.0 |
| 2023-24 | 81 | 26 | 44 | 70 | 7.8 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 28 | 46 | 74 | 10.9 |
| 2021-22 | 81 | 19 | 48 | 67 | 8.9 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 13 | 37 | 50 | 9.1 |
| 2019-20 | 70 | 21 | 41 | 62 | 7.8 |
| 2018-19 | 81 | 22 | 38 | 60 | 9.0 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 35 | 57 | 92 | 19.6 |
| 2016-17 | 76 | 12 | 40 | 52 | 11.0 |
| 2015-16 | 81 | 25 | 49 | 74 | 16.8 |
| 2014-15 | 79 | 16 | 48 | 64 | 15.7 |
| 2013-14 | 82 | 29 | 41 | 70 | 18.5 |
| 2012-13 | 47 | 10 | 32 | 42 | 13.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Anze Kopitar has been worth 2.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 51st percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+1.3 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 19.6 in 2017-18.
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 2.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 51st percentile of NHL players.
What is Anze Kopitar's WAR this season?
Anze Kopitar has been worth about 0.5 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 51st percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
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 51st percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (2.7) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Anze Kopitar's career GAR?
Across 14 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Anze Kopitar has accumulated 163.2 career GAR and 882 points.
When was Anze Kopitar drafted?
Anze Kopitar was drafted in 2005 — Round 1, Pick 11 — LAK.