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This Date in LA Kings History: February 14th

February 14, 2021 By Harry Ouzounian

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 Jan Nemecek, who was born on February 14, 1976.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/ndOPwduuW9

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 14, 2021

Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Marian Gaborik, who was born on February 14, 1982.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/2K2e4wRmP2

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 14, 2021

On February 14, 1985, the @LAKings retired #30 in honor of Rogie Vachon, who at the time was the franchise leader in games (389), wins (171) and shutouts (32) by an #LAKings goaltender. Vachon became the first player in team history to have his sweater number retired.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/vdobxummuu

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 14, 2021

On February 14, 1987, the @LAKings acquired goaltender Al Jensen from the Washington Capitals for defenseman Garry Galley. In five games with the #LAKings, Jensen posted a record of 1-4-0, with a 5.42 goals against average and .824 save percentage.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/Ok4GcNiwBZ

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 14, 2021

On February 14, 1987, Dave "Tiger" Williams set an @LAKings' record for fastest goal to start a regular season game. Williams scored seven seconds into the opening period in a 5-2 win over the Hartford Whalers.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/cnaqAiqN4z

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 14, 2021

On February 14, 1995, the @LAKings acquired Philippe Boucher, Denis Tsygurov and Grant Fuhr from Buffalo for Alex Zhitnik, Charlie Huddy and Robb Stauber. Boucher scored 109 points in 312 games, Tsygurov had six in 39 games, and Fuhr won one game with the #LAKings.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/9zAz2OnAZU

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 14, 2021


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