Anje Kopitar has claimed the Lady Bing Trophy for a record-breaking third time.
Get That Trophy, Kopitar!
It's a big day for forward Los Angeles Kings' Anže Kopitar! He's about to be adding another prestigious award to his trophy case - the "Lady Byng Trophy." This coveted prize, first handed out in 1925, recognizes a player's outstanding skill, sportsmanship, and gentlemanly conduct. Kopitar's earned it three times so far, back in 2016 and most recently in 2023.
Joining an exclusive club of ten players in NHL history to win this trophy multiple times, Kopitar is in esteemed company. Notably, the Los Angeles Kings legendarie Wayne Gretzky is the only other player from the team to achieve this. In the past season, Kopitar, at 37, displayed both top-tier skills and impeccable on-ice behavior, racking up 76 points (23 goals + 53 assists) in 87 games. Despite his impressive contributions, the Los Angeles Kings missed out on playoff contention, losing to the Edmonton Oilers in the first round.
📝 Extra Reads:
- Kuznetsov’s Agent: "Hockey Player Open to Different Career Continuation Options"
- Alexander Barkov Compares Sergei Bobrovsky to Legendary Jaromir Jagr
- "Traktor" Extends Contract with Defenseman Grigory Dronov
#Los Angeles Kings #Edmonton Oilers
PS: For the curveball questioners, here are some fascinating facts! Historically, Frank Boucher is the only player with seven Lady Byng wins, and Alex Delvecchio has three. However, there aren't ten players in NHL history who have won the award more than three times. Now you know—some trivia for your next hockey night! 🎮🏒🏆
Bookmakers are setting points for Kopitar to surpass Gretzky's record in winning the NHL's Lady Byng Trophy for the most times by a single player from the Los Angeles Kings. In the coming season, if Kopitar's sportsmanship remains unmatched and his hockey skills stay at the NHL level, he could potentially add more Lady Byng trophies to his collection, competing against books like Alex Delvecchio.
