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 Philippe Boucher, who was born on March 24, 1973.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/QwpZWOo0Rb
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 24, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings defenseman Maxim Kuznetsov, who was born on March 24, 1977.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/NhvgWV2vfZ
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 24, 2021
On March 24, 1981, Mario Lessard established an @LAKings' record when he made 65 saves against the Minnesota North Stars. Jim Fox, Billy Harris and Larry Murphy each scored two points, and Dave Lewis scored his first goal of the season in a 4-3 win for the #LAKings.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/O2hwowMQ4Q
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 24, 2021
On March 24, 1991, Wayne Gretzky set a record for longest assist streak in NHL history when he assisted on Tomas Sandstrom's 44th goal of the season in the @LAKings' 4-3 overtime win over the Oilers. Gretzky recorded 48 assists in 23 games during the streak.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/u3jog3R6zf
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 24, 2021
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