Kings' Anze Kopitar delivers perfect outlook on life after playing in final NHL game
Anze Kopitar, 38, played his final NHL game after 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Kings, marking the end of a storied career that included two Stanley Cups. In an emotional postgame address, the Slovenian forward said his children are happy to now have their father full-time. Despite being swept in the first round by the Colorado Avalanche, Kopitar reflected positively on his career and transition to life after hockey. He leaves the game as the Kings' all-time leader in games played, points, and assists.
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OutKick Kings' Anze Kopitar delivers perfect outlook on life after playing in final NHL game The 38-year-old Slovenian was joined by his children as he delivered emotional postgame comments By Mark Harris OutKick Published April 28, 2026 11:31am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top sports headlines for April 28 Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. Anze Kopitar has spent more than half of his life on Earth playing in the NHL. In the most literal sense, hockey has been all that the Slovenian has known, yet just minutes after playing in his final game, Kopitar proudly announced he's already found a new full-time job, and it's a great one.
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