Los Angeles Kings center Anže Kopitar claimed the third Lady Byng Memorial Trophy of his NHL career on Thursday after taking just two minor penalties in 81 games last season.

Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar is the NHL's Lady Byng Trophy winner for the third time. The Professional Hockey Writers Association voted Kopitar as the "player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability." The voters chose their top five players.

NEW YORK – Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar is the 2024-25 recipient of the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, awarded “to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability,” as selected by the Professional Hockey Writers Association.