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the NHL had an award for the league's best second-year player, Anze Kopitar probably would be on the ballot. Kopitar, 20, showed his skills again Saturday afternoon against

**rinkrat** · January 13th, 2008, 10:52 PM

the NHL had an award for the league's best second-year player, Anze Kopitar probably would be on the ballot.

Kopitar, 20, showed his skills again Saturday afternoon against the Dallas Stars, scoring a third-period goal and in the shootout to help the Kings to a 4-3 victory at Staples Center. The goal in regulation was his 18th of the season, increasing his team-leading point total to 42.

He had a solid rookie season as well, but was not named one of three finalists for the Calder Trophy, which goes to the league's best first-year player.

"I thought last year he got snubbed," Coach Marc Crawford said. "I think he's the one from last year who has continued to excel all year."

**daxx1313** · January 14th, 2008, 03:15 PM

Thanks LA Times. You probably just jinxed him.

azkingfan · January 14th, 2008, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by daxx1313

Thanks LA Times. You probably just jinxed him.

No Hatter already tried by claiming Kopitar would have a sophmore slump so the jinx has been declared a wash.

**daxx1313** · January 14th, 2008, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by azkingfan

No Hatter already tried by claiming Kopitar would have a sophmore slump so the jinx has been declared a wash.

Thanks for clairifying(sp?)