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 original @LAKings defenseman Dale Rolfe, who was born on April 30, 1940.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/wOCg3yjeYf
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 30, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings goaltender Marcel Cousineau, who was born on April 30, 1973.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/YvNoJHKjlH
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 30, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings defenseman Jason Holland, who was born on April 30, 1976.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/gTp0tTnaue
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 30, 2021
On April 30, 2012, Jeff Carter scored his first playoff goal as a member of the @LAKings. Anze Kopitar scored two goals, and Dustin Brown registered three assists in a 5-2 win over the St. Louis Blues in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/40WAbCHIOt
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 30, 2021
On April 30, 2014, the @LAKings became the fourth team in NHL history to win a Best-of-7 series after facing a 3-0 series deficit. Jonathan Quick made 39 saves, and Anze Kopitar scored the game-winning goal in a 5-1 win in Game 7 versus the San Jose Sharks.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/tzPDfTdFiA
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 30, 2021
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