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 @LAKings legend Charlie Simmer, who was born on March 20, 1954.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/HrYow8CjG7
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 20, 2021
On March 20, 1996, the @LAKings acquired Jaroslav Modry and an eighth round draft pick from the Ottawa Senators for Kevin Brown. Modry scored 35 goals and 164 points in 454 games and represented the #LAKings at the 2002 NHL All-Star Game.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/kP6gndArbC
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 20, 2021
On March 20, 1994, Wayne Gretzky scored two goals to tie Gordie Howe as the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer. @WayneGretzky scored his 801st career goal with 49 seconds remaining in regulation for a 6-6 tie between the @LAKings and San Jose Sharks.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/QwlCUpNB8h
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 20, 2021
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