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 defenseman Jim Paek, who was born on April 7, 1967.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/xYVPonvXrK
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 7, 2021
On April 7, 1982, the @LAKings defeated the Oilers in the highest scoring playoff game in NHL history. Steve Bozek, Daryl Evans, Jim Fox, Bernie Nicholls and Doug Smith all scored their first career playoff goals in a 10-8 win in Game 1 of the opening round.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/tPWOBhbqcK
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 7, 2021
On April 7, 1995, Jeff Shevalier became the ninth player in @LAKings' history to score a goal in his NHL debut. Shevalier scored on his first shot against Calgary Flames goaltender Trevor Kidd at the Olympic Saddledome.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/nU9puUTBZ2
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 7, 2021
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