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 Glenn Goldup, who was born on April 26, 1953.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/F8DgIbpzHk
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 26, 2021
On April 26, 1991, Luc Robitaille scored his first career playoff hat trick in the @LAKings' 5-2 win against the Edmonton Oilers. The natural hat trick in Game 5 gave Robitaille 11 goals and 15 points in 11 playoff games.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/rBgeESl0iM
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 26, 2021
On April 26, 2001, Adam Deadmarsh and Aaron Miller each picked up points in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Colorado Avalanche. Glen Murray scored two goals, and Jaroslav Modry scored in overtime for a 4-3 win for the @LAKings.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/wiWS9HO7fI
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 26, 2021
On April 26, 2014, Jonathan Quick made 30 saves and earned his eighth career playoff shutout in a 3-0 win against the San Jose Sharks. The Game 5 win drew the @LAKings one game closer to evening up the first round matchup after facing a 3-0 series deficit.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/FY22nOZ4dB
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 26, 2021
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