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 forward Jeff Shevalier, who was born on March 14, 1974.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/EI01iHCI4z
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 14, 2021
On March 14, 1981, the @LAKings' Triple Crown Line of Marcel Dionne, Charlie Simmer and Dave Taylor became the first trio in NHL history to each score 100 points in a season. Taylor scored 4 goals and Dionne scored 6 points in a 10-4 win against Minnesota.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/WONMrB0ej0
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 14, 2021
On March 14, 1989, Kelly Hrudey earned his first shutout in an @LAKings' uniform. Hrudey made 24 saves, and Bernie Nicholls scored his 62nd and 63rd goals of the season in a 4-0 win against the Quebec Nordiques.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/f8GFCb5CkG
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 14, 2021
On March 14, 1996, the @LAKings acquired Mattias Norstrom, Ray Ferraro, Ian Laperriere, Nathan LaFayette and a fourth round draft pick from the New York Rangers for Jari Kurri, Marty McSorley and Shane Churla.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/m8hskxDWpK
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 14, 2021
Happy birthday to @LAKings prospect Samuel Fagemo, who was born on March 14, 2000.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/oPgTLkzMvE
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 14, 2021
On March 14, 2016, Jonathan Quick set an NHL record for most shutouts by an American goaltender when the @LAKings beat Chicago, 5-0. Quick made 32 saves to earn his 41st career shutout, and Kris Versteeg scored the game-winning goal against his former team.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/B1aHk5U9dv
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 14, 2021
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