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 forward Hartland Monahan, who was born on March 29, 1951.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/2146FzNEN8
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 29, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Kai Nurminen, who was born on March 29, 1969.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/95BNnYkwKv
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 29, 2021
On March 29, 1993, Jimmy Carson scored two goals in his return to Joe Louis Arena. Wayne Gretzky scored two goals and four points, Jari Kurri and Alexei Zhitnik each had three assists, and Rick Knickle made 21 saves in a 9-3 @LAKings win against Detroit.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/50RvQrlhku
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 29, 2021
On March 29, 2007, Jack Johnson appeared in his first NHL game in an @LAKings' home game against the Vancouver Canucks. Johnson, who wore #33 in his debut, recorded six hits, six blocks, and a minus-5 rating in five games with the #LAKings during the 2006-07 season.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/TI63Gp3cRq
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 29, 2021
On March 29, 2018, Jeff Carter celebrated his 900th NHL game by scoring his sixth career hat trick. Anze Kopitar also set a new career high when he scored his 35th goal of the season in the @LAKings' 4-2 win against the Arizona Coyotes.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/V2WmMsQiO6
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 29, 2021
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