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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