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 Bill Mikkelson, who was born on May 21, 1948.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/6ejtDUPvwH
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 21, 2021
On May 21, 1993, Jari Kurri scored his 100th career playoff goal in a 4-2 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Game 3 victory gave the @LAKings a 2-1 series lead in the Campbell Conference Finals.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/Ons2gZ2Sc3
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 21, 2021
On May 21, 2014, the @LAKings matched a team record for most goals in a playoff period with five goals in the third period in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. Jeff Carter scored his second career playoff hat trick in the #LAKings' 6-2 win against Chicago.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/i5nPKszUcE
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 21, 2021
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