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 April 11, 1989, Chris Kontos tied an NHL record for power play goals in a playoff series when he scored his fifth power play goal in Game 5 against Edmonton. Kelly Hrudey made 32 saves and the @LAKings staved off elimination by defeating the Oilers, 4-2.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/imjpt90Uyj
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 11, 2021
On April 11, 1998, the @LAKings set a club record for most shorthanded goals in a game when Yanic Perreault, Russ Courtnall and Glen Murray each scored shorthanded goals in a 4-3 win against the Colorado Avalanche.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/T2JnwuRqjK
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 11, 2021
On April 11, 2012, Mike Richards scored three points and Jeff Carter recorded two assists in their playoff debuts as @LAKings. Dustin Penner scored late in regulation to give the #LAKings a 4-2 win in Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals against Vancouver.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/8ikJqVF7TM
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 11, 2021
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