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Kings Activate Corey Perry as Anze Kopitar Moves to Injured Reserve

The changes provide short-term cover during Anze Kopitar’s minimum injured-reserve window.

Jan 3, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA;  Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar (11) looks on during overtime against the Minnesota Wild at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Corey Perry was activated from non-roster status and is available to play Saturday against the Oilers after missing two games for a family matter.
  • He is projected to skate on the second line with Alex Laferriere and Taylor Ward.
  • Perry has nine goals and 12 assists in 35 games and is second on the team with nine power-play points; Los Angeles dropped both games during his absence.
  • Anze Kopitar, out with a lower-body injury, was placed on injured reserve after missing two games, setting a seven-day minimum before he can return, which could be as soon as Wednesday versus Vegas depending on eligibility.
  • Cole Guttman was loaned to the AHL’s Ontario Reign after serving as an insurance forward for the trip and did not appear in a game for the Kings.