On October 24, 1982, the @LAKings acquired Terry Ruskowski from Chicago for Larry Goodenough and a third round pick (Trent Yawney). Ruskowski, who served as team captain for two seasons, scored 125 points and had 360 penalty minutes in 226 games with the #LAKings.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/i3lYUh77uB
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 24, 2020
On October 24, 1984, the @LAKings acquired a first round draft pick from the Boston Bruins for left winger Charlie Simmer. With Boston's first round pick, the #LAKings selected center Dan Gratton 10th overall at the 1985 NHL Draft.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/ebdtfYpkn7
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 24, 2020
On October 24, 1999, the @LAKings celebrated their first win at @STAPLESCenter by defeating the San Jose Sharks, 4-3. Stephane Fiset recorded 31 saves, including a penalty shot attempt from Mike Ricci, to secure the first #LAKings' win in their new home.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/0O1YWbDEOH
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 24, 2020
On October 24, 2001, the @LAKings acquired Jason Allison and Mikko Eloranta from the Boston Bruins for Glen Murray and Jozef Stumpel. In two seasons with the #LAKings, Eloranta scored 35 points in 146 games and Allison scored 102 points in 99 games.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/OLfxwRsStF
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 24, 2020
On October 24, 2013, Dwight King scored his first career hat trick in a 7-4 win over the Coyotes. King enjoyed career highs in 2013-14 with 15 goals and 30 points, and added 11 points in 26 playoff games en route to a second Stanley Cup with the @LAKings.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/MZDxaAxCgK
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 24, 2020
Bonus Item: From @STLBluesHistory
October 24 2008
Manny Legace trips on carpet after Sarah Palin dropped the ceremonial 1st puck prior to St Louis Blues 4-0 Loss vs the LA Kings.
Legace left the game after the 1st Period due to injury and Ben Bishop makes his NHL debut.
Video has trip & puck drop.#stlblues pic.twitter.com/iZ8TxM9AZ0
— STL Blues History (@STLBlueshistory) October 24, 2020
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