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 Tom Laidlaw, who was born on April 15, 1958.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/yHPfqowd1u
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 15, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Kevin Stevens, who was born on April 15, 1965.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/yVOZsmYLZU
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 15, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Todd Elik, who was born on April 15, 1966.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/Cm2YsDlUgB
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 15, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Ilya Kovalchuk, who was born on April 15, 1983.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/KNIJD5gLyv
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 15, 2021
On April 15, 1989, the @LAKings eliminated the defending Stanley Cup champion Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the Smythe Division Semifinals. Wayne Gretzky scored two goals and three points, and Bernie Nicholls scored four points in a 6-3 win at The Forum.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/r8GZ7WJYUV
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 15, 2021
On April 15, 1993, Luc Robitaille set an NHL record for goals and points by a left winger when he scored his 63rd goal and 125th point of the 1992-93 season. Robitaille scored a goal and four points in the @LAKings' last regular season game against Vancouver.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/adnnWqfRUa
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 15, 2021
On April 15, 2006, Luc Robitaille played in his last home game at @STAPLESCenter. In 1,077 games with the @LAKings, Robitaille ranks first all-time in goals with 557, and second all-time in points with 1,154.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/C2DWRiqNOC
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 15, 2021
On April 15, 2012, the @LAKings gained a 3-0 series lead for the first time in team history. Anze Kopitar got into his first NHL fight, Jonathan Quick made 41 saves, and Dustin Brown delivered a crushing blow to the Vancouver Canucks in a 1-0 win for the #LAKings.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/nl9J3NFQyD
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 15, 2021
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