Kopitar’s hat trick propels Kings to 6-2 victory over Vegas

Published October 14, 2021 10:27 PM

By JOE REEDY
AP Sports Writer

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anze Kopitar had the Kings’ third hat trick in an opener and two assists, Drew Doughty added a goal and three assists, and Los Angeles opened its season with a 6-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. Kopitar set a franchise record with five points in an opener. The last time Los Angeles had a hat trick in its first game was Jari Kurri in 1991. Luc Robitaille had the first in 1988. Dustin Brown, playing in a franchise-record 18th season opener, and free-agent signee Phillip Danault also scored for the Kings. Shea Theodore and Chandler Stephenson scored for Vegas.

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