What It Means:

Kopitar scored the go-ahead goal via the power play in the second period in his first game back from a lower-body injury. The superstar center was no worse for wear as he logged over 19 minutes of ice-time in the win. He has 18 goals and 52 points in 58 games. Luke Schenn scored the other goal for the Kings.

We project Kopitar to register six more goals and 13 more assists over the remainder of the season. His possession metrics, though, are down from his typical numbers. Kopitar's Relative Corsi For Percentage at Even Strength is -1.0, the worst mark of his career. His Corsi For Percentage of 57.2 is his worst clip since the 2010-'11 season.