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.
In memory of former @LAKings forward Danny Grant, who was born on February 21, 1946.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/0CFKcLpbjn
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 21, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings defenseman Wayne McBean, who was born on February 21, 1969.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/90CW4rx56u
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Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Ryan Smyth, who was born on February 21, 1976.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/7IIMtRbSs2
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 21, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings defenseman Jake Muzzin, who was born on February 21, 1989.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/Sbq1ZdwhPX
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 21, 2021
On February 21, 1996, Wayne Gretzky scored his last goal as a member of the @LAKings. Gretzky scored his 246th goal in an #LAKings' uniform at the Edmonton Coliseum against the Oilers.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/hsu6ZF7Ogl
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 21, 2021
On February 21, 2001, the @LAKings acquired Adam Deadmarsh, Aaron Miller, Jared Aulin and two first round draft picks from Colorado for Rob Blake and Steve Reinprecht. Miller scored 47 points in 309 games, and Deadmarsh scored 85 points in 114 games with the #LAKings.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/ImDa1Q3Ars
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 21, 2021
On February 21, 2008, Alexander Frolov scored his third career hat trick, and Patrick O'Sullivan registered a career high five points in the @LAKings' 5-1 win over the St. Louis Blues.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/hclXZKpWIb
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 21, 2021
On February 21, 2015, the @LAKings won their first Stadium Series game by defeating the San Jose Sharks, 2-1, in front of 70,205 fans at Levi's Stadium. Marian Gaborik scored the game-winning goal, and Jonathan Quick made 31 saves for his 200th career win.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/FKJPQt9uoa
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 21, 2021
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