Happy birthday to former @LAKings goaltender Gary Edwards, who was born on October 5, 1947.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/jh00oJ8rmQ
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 5, 2020
On October 5, 1978, the @LAKings acquired Murray Wilson and a 1979 first round draft pick (Jay Wells) from the Canadiens for a 1981 first round draft pick (Gilbert Delorme). Wilson scored 11 goals and 26 points in 58 games with the #LAKings during the 1978-79 season.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/3aKMT3Ei6t
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 5, 2020
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Nate Thompson, who was born on October 5, 1984.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/jf4If16nLp
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 5, 2020
On October 5, 1987, the @LAKings claimed Paul Fenton from the Rangers and Tim Tookey from the Flyers in the NHL waiver draft. Fenton scored 48 points in 92 games and Tookey scored 10 points in 27 games with the #LAKings.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/zeMYKm5uqm
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 5, 2020
On October 5, 1989, Tom Webster earned his first two points behind the @LAKings' bench in a 4-2 win against the Leafs. Larry Robinson picked up two assists in his #LAKings debut and Wayne Gretzky's assist brought him 13 points closer to setting the NHL scoring record.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/8QJZDIYyNK
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 5, 2020
On October 5, 1992, Luc Robitaille was named interim captain of the @LAKings. In 1992-93, Robitaille set the NHL scoring record for most goals (63, since surpassed by Alex Ovechkin) and most points (125) in a season by a left winger.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/vLcqGRZCFZ
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 5, 2020
Happy birthday to @LAKings forward Martin Frk, who was born on October 5, 1993.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/FT2eXGJ42J
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 5, 2020
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