From their humble beginning as one of the NHL’s Second Six expansion teams in 1967, through winning two Stanley Cups in three years and becoming a league powerhouse in 2012-14, the LA Kings have experienced a rich hockey history over the past 50-plus years. Below are some key franchise moments that occurred on this date.
Happy birthday to former @LAKings defenseman Russ Anderson, who was born on February 12, 1955.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/A3AM59d0Mv
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 12, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings defenseman Michel Petit, who was born on February 12, 1964.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/pVf0bLJwA9
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 12, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings goaltender Frederic Chabot, who was born on February 12, 1968.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/mJWjun5l2h
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 12, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Konstantin Pushkarev, who was born on February 12, 1985.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/lqFdBGHFLw
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 12, 2021
On February 12, 1999, the @LAKings acquired Sean Pronger from the Rangers for Eric Lacroix. Pronger, who played in 13 games with the #LAKings, joined Rob Blake, Dan Bylsma, and Garry Galley as one of four players on the team who played college hockey at Bowling Green.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/ncUlfibi1O
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 12, 2021
On February 12, 2012, Dwight King and Jordan Nolan scored their first career goals in a 4-2 win against Dallas. In their rookie seasons with the @LAKings, King scored 14 points in 27 games, Nolan scored 4 points in 26 games, and both won their first Stanley Cup rings.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/oND3qugpWQ
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 12, 2021
On February 12, 2015, Tyler Toffoli recorded his first career NHL hat trick against the Calgary Flames. Toffoli (@tytoff16) scored four points, and Jeff Carter registered three assists in a 5-3 win for the @LAKings.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/FGJqmpvBEz
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 12, 2021
On February 12, 2016, Anze Kopitar recorded his third career hat trick in a 5-4 win against the Rangers. @AnzeKopitar scored his third goal of the game with :30 seconds remaining in regulation, and Tanner Pearson won the game for the @LAKings in overtime.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/76J2q2xcNL
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 12, 2021
On February 12, 2020, Kurtis MacDermid recorded his first career Gordie Howe hat trick. @MacDerm23 scrapped with Milan Lucic, assisted on a goal from Austin Wagner, and scored his third goal of the season in the @LAKings' 5-3 win over the Calgary Flames.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/CcNoXBWwaV
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 12, 2021
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