Anze Kopitar Wins Third Lady Byng Trophy

Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar has won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy for the third time, joining only ten players in NHL history to achieve this honor. The award, voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers Association, recognizes sportsmanship, gentlemanly conduct, and high playing ability. Kopitar finished with 50 first-place votes and 856 total voting points, outpacing finalists Brayden Point and Jack Eichel. In his 19th NHL season, the 37-year-old recorded 67 points in 81 games and led the Kings to match franchise records for wins and points, while registering only four penalty minutes—the fewest among players with at least 80 games played. Kopitar joins Pavel Datsyuk and Martin St. Louis as three-time winners this century. His latest win was marked by a special celebration with his children during the offseason in Slovenia.