GLENDALE, ARIZONA - MAY 05: Anze Kopitar #11 of the Los Angeles Kings is congratulated by Olli Maatta #6 and Sean Walker #26 for recording his 1,000th career point after assisting on an empty-net goal against the Arizona Coyotes during the third period of the NHL game at Gila River Arena on May 05, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. The Kings defeated the Coyotes 4-2. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
It’s LA Kings awards time here at Rink Royalty! Might as well come out swinging and name the team’s MVP first.
The LA Kings finished the 2021 NHL season with a 21-28-7 record, good for 49 points and sixth place in the Honda West Division.