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 one of the original @LAKings, defenseman Poul Popiel, who was born on February 28, 1943.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/eEu6ChF7NX
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 28, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Mikko Makela, who was born on February 28, 1965.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/7ZndSTwzC8
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 28, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Shawn McEachern, who was born on February 28, 1969.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/7zP7d4MZVX
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 28, 2021
On February 28, 1970, the @LAKings reacquired Real Lemieux, and also acquired Juha Widing, from the New York Rangers for Ted Irvine. Lemieux scored 46 goals and 143 points in 382 games, and Widing scored 131 goals and 342 points in 502 games with the #LAKings.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/QyXas9xB9G
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 28, 2021
On February 28, 1990, the @LAKings and Oilers set an NHL record when they combined for 86 penalties at the Great Western Forum. Wayne Gretzky scored three points, and Marty McSorley recorded an assist and 37 penalty minutes in the #LAKings' 4-2 win against Edmonton.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/6I86SvDgTW
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 28, 2021
On February 28, 2011, the @LAKings acquired Dustin Penner from Edmonton for Colten Teubert, a first round pick, and a third round pick. Penner scored 37 points in 117 regular season games, 18 points in 44 playoff games, and won a Stanley Cup with the #LAKings in 2012.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/DuEjxoyTEt
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 28, 2021
On February 28, 2016, the @LAKings acquired Kris Versteeg from the Carolina Hurricanes for Valentin Zykov and a conditional draft pick. Versteeg scored four goals and five points in 14 regular season games, and added two points in five playoff games with the #LAKings.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/vXt0Im0SnA
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 28, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Simon Gagne, who was born in a leap year on February 29, 1980.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/KzWpxWdGFr
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 28, 2021
On February 29, 2016, the @LAKings acquired Brett Sutter from Minnesota for Scott Sabourin. In six seasons with the #LAKings’ AHL affiliate, Sutter leads the Ontario Reign in goals (71), assists (81), and points (152), and has served as team captain for four seasons.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/vkadWO0E7v
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 28, 2021
On February 29, 2020, @LAKings rookie defenseman Mikey Anderson (@miklovin8) made his NHL debut against his older brother, Joey, and the New Jersey Devils. Dustin Brown scored two points, and Adrian Kempe scored the game-winning goal in a 2-1 OT win for the #LAKings.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/arSmULi3zQ
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 28, 2021
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