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 4, 1989, Kelly Hrudey made his home debut in an @LAKings’ uniform at the Great Western Forum. @KellyHrudey made 28 saves, and Wayne Gretzky scored his 50th goal of the season in a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/4fSFIbwYY3
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 4, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings defenseman Derek Forbort, who was born on March 4, 1992.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/7SIPItapBM
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 4, 2021
On March 4, 1995, @LAKings forward Jari Kurri scored his 560th career goal to tie Guy Lafleur for eighth all-time on the NHL's goal scoring list.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/JqqSit7LPG
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 4, 2021
On March 4, 2009, the @LAKings acquired @JustinWilliams from Carolina for Patrick O'Sullivan and a second round pick. In seven seasons with the #LAKings, Williams scored 266 points in 427 games, 54 playoff points, won a Conn Smythe Trophy, and two Stanley Cup rings.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/byv1rpBlAy
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 4, 2021
On March 4, 2013, @JeffCarter_77 scored his first regular season hat trick in an @LAKings' uniform in a 5-1 win over the Nashville Predators. Carter’s hat trick gave him a team leading 14 goals in 20 games during the shortened 2012-13 season.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/fd0uGN60eU
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 4, 2021
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