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 original @LAKings forward Howie Menard, who was born on April 28, 1942.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/znwC7LXJVB
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 28, 2021
On April 28, 2012, Matt Greene became the second defenseman in @LAKings' history to score a shorthanded goal in the playoffs. Greene's first career playoff goal proved to be the game-winner in a 3-1 win in Game 1 against the St. Louis Blues.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/fLGS4OpT5m
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 28, 2021
On April 28, 2014, the @LAKings became the ninth team in NHL history to force a Game 7 after facing a 3-0 series deficit. Justin Williams and Anze Kopitar each scored two goals and three points in a 4-1 win in Game 6 against the San Jose Sharks.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/NCnlShufug
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 28, 2021
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