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 26, 1992, @LAKings goaltender Kelly Hrudey survived an Al MacInnis slap shot that grazed his head. However, the plexiglass behind @KellyHrudey did not survive.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/kWTcdqRHDU
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 26, 2021
On March 26, 1998, groundbreaking took place for the future home of the @LAKings. In 21 seasons at @STAPLESCenter, the #LAKings have retired the sweater numbers of Wayne Gretzky, Luc Robitaille and Rob Blake, and have raised two Stanley Cup championship banners.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/BvkelcmDR3
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 26, 2021
On March 26, 2007, the @LAKings signed Jack Johnson, the CCHA Offensive Defenseman of the Year, to a three-year entry-level contract. Johnson, who selected third overall in 2005, was acquired by the #LAKings via trade from the Carolina Hurricanes.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/Rjr9GxYqRu
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 26, 2021
On March 26, 2018, Anze Kopitar matched his career high of 34 goals in a season, and Dustin Brown matched his career high of 32 assists in a season in the @LAKings’ 3-0 win over the Calgary Flames. Jonathan Quick made 23 saves to earn his 49th career shutout.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/9G82f1gWhT
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 26, 2021
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