Anze Kopitar is putting a bow on his Hall of Fame career.

The Los Angeles Kings captain announced on Thursday that his 20th season will be his last in the NHL.

“After last season, I’ve had a bit of time over the last few months to think and talk with the family to see where the path is for me and where it’s going,” Kopitar said during a press conference, sitting alongside his wife and children. “After lots and lots of thinking, I’ve decided that this year is going to be my last year playing in the NHL.”

Kopitar, 38, has spent his entire career with the Kings and in his prime was one of the top power forwards in the game. He enters his final season as the Kings’ all-time leader in games played (1,454) and assists (838), and second in points (1,278).

“I want to get this out of the way no

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