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 forward and Hall of Famer, Dick Duff, who was born on February 18, 1936.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/m4z4H0g2QR
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 18, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Warren Holmes, who was born on February 18, 1957.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/sZrTf0lYVE
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 18, 2021
On February 18, 1989, Wayne Gretzky scored his 1,800th career point in an 11-3 win against the Quebec Nordiques. Gretzky recorded seven points, and Luc Robitaille scored his 40th goal of the season in the @LAKings’ blowout win at the Great Western Forum.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/XmH8lq3cmK
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 18, 2021
On February 18, 1992, the @LAKings acquired Steve Weeks from the New York Islanders for a seventh round draft pick. In seven appearances with the #LAKings, Weeks posted a record of 1-3-0, with a 4.04 goals against average and .875 save percentage.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/3PklK2FVrh
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 18, 2021
On February 18, 2019, Dustin Brown became the eighth player in @LAKings' history to record 600 points when he assisted on Alex Iafallo's 13th goal of the season.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/Ac46GdAw1l
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 18, 2021
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