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 Manny Legace, who was born on February 4, 1973.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/OG5EcWrqHw
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 4, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Brandon Convery, who was born on February 4, 1974.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/b6Gj5S9ALb
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 4, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Brad Richardson, who was born on February 4, 1985.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/Z6NGgxSEIe
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 4, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings defenseman Andrew Campbell, who was born on February 4, 1988.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/8W4Xznq49w
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 4, 2021
On February 4, 1988, the @LAKings acquired Chris Kontos and a sixth round draft pick from the Pittsburgh Penguins for Bryan Erickson. In three seasons with the #LAKings, Kontos scored 19 points in 19 regular season games, and scored 11 goals in 20 playoff games.
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 4, 2021
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On February 4, 1989, Wayne Gretzky scored his first hat trick with the @LAKings in a 5-3 win against the Buffalo Sabres. Gretzky's four points placed him second overall in NHL scoring with 117 points in 53 games.
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 4, 2021
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On February 4, 1995, Rick Tocchet scored his first hat trick with the @LAKings in a 4-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings. In his first season with the #LAKings, @RealRocket22 led the team with 18 goals and finished second in team scoring with 35 points in 36 games.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/8bq1BrwtWM
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 4, 2021
On February 4, 2020, Drew Doughty became the highest scoring defenseman in @LAKings' history when he registered his 495th career point in his 903rd game. Doughty passed Rob Blake when he assisted on Jeff Carter's goal against the Washington Capitals.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/SfIiaYcrPz
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 4, 2021
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