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.
On April 2, 1969, Ted Irvine became the first player in @LAKings' history to score an overtime goal in a playoff game. Irvine also set an #LAKings' record for fastest playoff overtime goal when he scored 19 seconds into sudden death in a 5-4 win against Oakland.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/JITIPFpjvv
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 2, 2021
On April 2, 1977, Marcel Dionne became the first player in @LAKings' history to score 50 goals in a season. Dionne scored his 11th career hat trick, and with five points, registered his 120th point of the season in a 7-2 win against the Minnesota North Stars.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/GzTDRVEd3C
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 2, 2021
On April 2, 1981, Larry Murphy set an NHL record for most points by a rookie defenseman when he scored his 76th point of the season against the St. Louis Blues. Murphy also set the @LAKings' record for most assists (60) and points in a season by a defenseman.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/rovoJauNHq
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 2, 2021
On April 2, 2019, Jack Campbell made a career high 49 saves in the @LAKings' 3-1 win over the Coyotes. Kyle Clifford posted career highs with his 11th goal and 21st point of the season, and completed a Gordie Howe hat trick with a fight against Lawson Crouse.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/Mq1ofMph8v
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 2, 2021
On April 2, 2019, the @LAKings signed Blake Lizotte to a three-year entry-level contract. @BLizotte46 made his NHL debut four days later in the last game of the regular season, and led all #LAKings' rookies in scoring in 2019-20 with 23 points in 65 games.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/wmnECzzFwG
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 2, 2021
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