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 Peter Ahola, who was born on May 14, 1968.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/ojJ2csn4OM
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 14, 2021
On May 14, 1969, the @LAKings acquired Eddie Shack and Ross Lonsberry from the Boston Bruins for Ken Turlik and first round draft picks in 1971 and 1973. Shack scored 38 points in 84 games, and Lonsberry scored 118 points in 202 games with the #LAKings.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/hJkjtEArx9
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 14, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Ken Belanger, who was born on May 14, 1974.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/RMmrkl5rSo
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 14, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Justin Auger, who was born on May 14, 1994.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/e7inOvOBW3
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 14, 2021
On May 14, 2013, the @LAKings opened up the second round with a 2-0 victory over the San Jose Sharks. Jonathan Quick made 35 saves to earn his sixth career playoff shutout, tying him for third all-time in playoff shutouts by an American goaltender. #LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/OCQn1UxxSD
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 14, 2021
On May 14, 2014, the @LAKings defeated the Anaheim Ducks, 2-1, in Game 6 and evened up the second round series at 3-3. Jonathan Quick made 21 saves, and Trevor Lewis scored the game-winning goal to force a Game 7 at Honda Center.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/I1KsDySzcl
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 14, 2021
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