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 goaltender Marco Baron, who was born on April 8, 1959.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/lBgX7LN9Fy
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 8, 2021
On April 8, 1990, @TonyGranato became the first player in @LAKings' history to score a shorthanded goal in overtime. The 2-1 win in Game 3 gave the #LAKings a 2-1 series lead over the Calgary Flames in the Smythe Division Semifinals.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/SGK6W7snF6
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 8, 2021
On April 8, 1993, Luc Robitaille set an NHL record for most goals in a season by a left winger when he scored his 61st goal of the season in the @LAKings' 2-1 win against the San Jose Sharks.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/Qv04riummi
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 8, 2021
After 44 seasons, Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Miller called his final @LAKings’ home game on April 8, 2017. Dustin Brown tied the game late in regulation, and Drew Doughty scored the game-winning goal 27 seconds into overtime for a 3-2 win against Chicago.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/Rigq40xKTj
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 8, 2021
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