LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 20: Anze Kopitar of the Los Angeles Kings accepts the Frank J. Selke trophy given to the top defensive forward onstage at the 2018 NHL Awards presented by Hulu at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on June 20, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Kopitar tops Bergeron, Couturier to claim 2nd career Selke

Josh Gold-Smith
8 years ago
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Los Angeles Kings forward Anze Kopitar won the Frank J. Selke Trophy as the NHL's top defensive forward for the second time in three years Wednesday night.

He played a major part in the Kings' league-best penalty kill and led all Los Angeles forwards in shorthanded ice time per game, while leading all NHL forwards in overall ice time per contest and posting career highs in goals (35), assists (57), and points (92).

The star Slovenian center last took home the honor in 2016.

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