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 18, 1969, Ted Irvine scored his first career hat trick in the @LAKings' 3-2 win versus Oakland. Irvine scored two goals 29 seconds apart in the first period, then completed a natural hat trick with his third goal of the game in the second period.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/CXjuOrZY4Z
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In memory of former @LAKings forward Bob Nevin, who was born on March 18, 1938.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/PAvXreQYL3
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Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Phil "Psycho" Sykes, who was born on March 18, 1959.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/xZlghDQ8WH
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Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Craig Johnson, who was born on March 18, 1972.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/rBgDs714Qj
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On March 18, 1997, the @LAKings acquired Glen Murray from the Pittsburgh Penguins for Ed Olczyk. In six seasons with the #LAKings, Murray scored 103 goals and 211 points in 304 games.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/F6g6IVJ1Ms
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On March 18, 2007, Mathieu Garon made 24 saves and stopped a penalty shot from Teemu Selanne in the @LAKings’ 5-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks. Mike Cammalleri scored two goals, and Patrick O'Sullivan recorded his first multi-point game with three points.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/zIBiJtK4kM
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On March 18, 2013, Tyler Toffoli scored his first career goal and earned his first assist against Phoenix. Anze Kopitar, Jeff Carter and Justin Williams each scored two points, and Jonathan Quick earned his 25th career shutout in a 4-0 win for the @LAKings.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/we57Zjqf9t
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 18, 2021
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