Anze Kopitar of the Los Angeles Kings has secured his third Lady Byng Trophy, awarded for exemplary sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct in the NHL. The announcement came during a family vacation in Slovenia while he was golfing with his father, where his children broke the news to him. In the 2024-25 season, Kopitar played 81 games, received only two minor penalties totaling four minutes, and scored 67 points (21 goals, 46 assists). This marks Kopitar's status as one of just ten players in history to win the Lady Byng three times.

Kopitar, now 37, expressed that winning the award means more than just recognition; it represents a commitment to being a role model in the sport. He has also been awarded two Stanley Cups and twice the Selke Trophy for best defensive forward. His remarkable balance of offense and discipline continues to enhance his legacy in the NHL and the Kings franchise.