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 defenseman Jan Vopat, who was born on March 22, 1973.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/MVh44PCUeM
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 22, 2021
On March 22, 1993, the @LAKings reacquired Mark Hardy (and a fifth round draft pick) from the New York Rangers for John McIntyre. Hardy ranks fourth all-time in scoring among #LAKings' defensemen with 303 points in 616 games.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/ud0RQpWgPz
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 22, 2021
On March 22, 2004, Luc Robitaille passed Johnny Bucyk to become the highest scoring left wing in NHL history. Robitaille recorded his 1,370th career point with an assist on Jozef Stumpel's power play goal in an @LAKings' home game versus the Edmonton Oilers.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/h9pyZSgj2w
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 22, 2021
On March 22, 2014, Jonathan Quick passed Rogie Vachon to become the @LAKings’ all-time leader in wins with 172 victories. Quick made 24 saves and recorded his 30th career shutout in a 4-0 win against the Florida Panthers.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/FXcwMNpmMB
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 22, 2021
On March 22, 2018, Anze Kopitar scored a career high four goals in a 7-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche. @AnzeKopitar became the first @LAKings' player to score four goals in a game since Luc Robitaille's four-goal game in 1993 against the Quebec Nordiques.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/oTixBR81FX
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 22, 2021
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