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 Darryl Sydor, who was born on May 13, 1972.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/TSdrSNGfBe
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 13, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings defenseman Matt Greene, who was born on May 13, 1983.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/dIbBtDLQGP
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 13, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Kris Versteeg, who was born on May 13, 1986.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/dAfEG5cyt0
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 13, 2021
On May 13, 1993, the @LAKings advanced to the Campbell Conference Finals for the first time in franchise history. Wayne Gretzky scored three points, and @KellyHrudey made 25 saves in a 5-3 win in Game 6 against the Vancouver Canucks.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/DqDG1MpkvN
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 13, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Michael Amadio, who was born on May 13, 1996.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/xaFkyZdTH5
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 13, 2021
On May 13, 2012, the @LAKings defeated the Phoenix Coyotes in their first playoff meeting in the Western Conference Finals. Dwight King scored two goals, and Dustin Brown scored the game-winning goal in the #LAKings' 4-2 win in Game 1.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/tT5oM1CQ6Z
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 13, 2021
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