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 Dennis Hextall, who was born on April 17, 1943.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/5CBr2InBpr
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 17, 2021
On April 17, 1977, Don Kozak set an NHL record for fastest goal to start a playoff game when he scored six seconds into Game 4 of the NHL Quarterfinals against the Bruins. The @LAKings defeated Boston 7-4 at The Fabulous Forum.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/yllZZwFOM5
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 17, 2021
On April 17, 1995, Wayne Gretzky recorded his 2,500th career point in his 1,165th NHL game. Gretzky reached the milestone with an assist on Rob Blake's power play goal in an @LAKings' road game against the Calgary Flames.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/xuk8v9opX3
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 17, 2021
On April 17, 2006, Luc Robitaille played in his last NHL game after 19 seasons, 14 of which were spent with the @LAKings. Robitaille retired with 668 goals in 1,431 games, and remains the highest scoring left winger in NHL history with 1,394 points.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/46hPlG2Nn5
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 17, 2021
On April 17, 2010, Anze Kopitar scored his first career playoff goal, and Jonathan Quick recorded his first playoff win in the @LAKings' 3-2 overtime victory in Game 2 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Vancouver Canucks.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/aJkKbwvJDh
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 17, 2021
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