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.
On March 12, 1985, the @LAKings acquired Dave "Tiger" Williams from the Detroit Red Wings for future considerations. In four seasons with the #LAKings, Williams scored 40 goals, 90 points, and registered 727 penalty minutes in 162 games.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/9Wwxkwrdpn
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 12, 2021
On March 12, 1991, Kelly Hrudey earned his second consecutive shutout and extended his shutout streak to 136:44 when he stopped 26 shots against the Philadelphia Flyers. The win moved the @LAKings to first overall in NHL standings with a record of 41-21-9.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/1TKvh6qAwh
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 12, 2021
On March 12, 2018, Jonathan Quick earned his 48th career shutout in a 3-0 win against the Vancouver Canucks. Tyler Toffoli, Anze Kopitar and Tanner Pearson scored for the @LAKings, and @JonathanQuick32 made 35 saves to help improve the @LAKings' record to 38-26-5.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/IuaxjSWAit
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 12, 2021
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