Los Angeles Kings to honor Anze Kopitar with retired number, statue

The Los Angeles Kings will retire Anze Kopitar's No. 11 jersey and unveil a bronze statue of him at Crypto.com Arena on February 24, 2027. Kopitar, the franchise's all-time leading scorer, won two Stanley Cups with the Kings and served as their longtime captain. The ceremony will honor his legacy as one of the most significant players in Kings history.