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 Marko Tuomainen, who was born on April 25, 1972.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/NkQEvl5UWj
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 25, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Rich Clune, who was born on April 25, 1987.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/pkkJRaYpxR
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 25, 2021
On April 25, 1993, rookie @LAKings goaltender Robb Stauber made 28 saves and earned a win in his first career playoff start against the Calgary Flames. Warren Rychel scored the game-winning goal in a 3-1 win in Game 4 to draw the semifinal series even at 2-2.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/1Q2BOcjfS0
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 25, 2021
On April 25, 2002, Craig Johnson scored 2:19 into sudden death overtime for a 1-0 win over the Colorado Avalanche in Game 5 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals. Felix Potvin made 26 saves to earn his third career shutout in an @LAKings' uniform.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/2jpKzninQF
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 25, 2021
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