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Kopitar led all scorers last week with nine points (six goals, three assists) as the Kings (8-4-0) posted four consecutive victories and climbed to first place in the Pacific Division. Kopitar tallied one goal in a 4-1 win over the Dallas Stars on Oct. 19, recorded his first career hat trick in a 5-4 overtime victory over Dallas Oct. 22, notched three assists in a 5-3 win against the Phoenix Coyotes Oct. 24 and scored two goals in a 6-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets Oct. 25. Kopitar, who in 2008-09 became the first Kings player since Luc Robitaille to tally at least 20 goals in each of his first three NHL seasons, is on track for career year. The 22-year-old Slovenia native leads the League in goals (10) and points (21) in 12 games.

Kopitar becomes the second King to be named one of the league's three stars in 2009-10 joining Jonathan Quick, who was named the No. 2 star for the week of Oct. 3-10, 2009, after posting a 3-0-0 mark with a 2.67 GAA and a .909 SV%.

 

Kopitar becomes the first King to be named No. 1 star since Feb, 1-8, 2009 when Quick was so honored after posting a 3-0-0 mark with a 1.67 GAA and a .950 SV% and one shutout. Click here to view all Kings winners of weekly/monthly awards.

 

 

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