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This Date in LA Kings History: February 26th

February 26, 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 goaltender Rick Knickle, who was born on February 26, 1960.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/cIZtOlILnO

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 26, 2021

In memory of former @LAKings defenseman Denis Tsygurov, who was born on February 26, 1971.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/qtTxVguaT8

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 26, 2021

On February 26, 1973, the @LAKings acquired Dan Maloney from the Chicago Blackhawks for Ralph Backstrom. In three seasons with the #LAKings, Maloney scored 46 goals, 109 points, and registered 296 penalty minutes in 159 games.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/6u2cOwLB4W

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 26, 2021

Happy birthday to former @LAKings defenseman Kevin Dallman, who was born on February 26, 1981.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/1uMGOVuEf7

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 26, 2021

Happy birthday to @LAKings prospect Alex Turcotte, who was born on February 26, 2001.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/DbH3nTJ1rz

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 26, 2021

On February 26, 2007, the @LAKings acquired a 2007 second round draft pick and a 2008 fourth round draft pick from the Vancouver Canucks for Brent Sopel. The #LAKings drafted Wayne Simmonds with the 61st overall selection at the 2007 NHL Draft.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/Z6jgIJu0d1

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 26, 2021

On February 26, 2016, the @LAKings acquired Rob Scuderi from the Chicago Blackhawks for Christian Ehrhoff. In his second stint with the #LAKings, Scuderi registered six assists in 21 games.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/F3WxW4IdwM

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 26, 2021

On February 26, 2017, the @LAKings acquired Ben Bishop and a 5th round pick (Drake Rymsha) from Tampa Bay for Peter Budaj, Erik Cernak, and a 7th round pick. In seven games with the #LAKings, Bishop posted a record of 2-3-2, with a .900 save percentage and 2.49 GAA.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/IPHoDeJ7yQ

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 26, 2021

On February 26, 2020, Blake Lizotte recorded his second career multi-point game with a goal and an assist in a 2-1 win against the Penguins. Cal Petersen made 35 saves in what became the start of the @LAKings' longest winning streak of the 2019-20 season.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/CHE0GbBef3

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 26, 2021


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