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 Dave Babych, who was born on May 23, 1961.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/tMJyRw8IoT
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 23, 2021
On May 23, 1977, the @LAKings acquired Randy Manery from the Atlanta Flames for Ab DeMarco. In three seasons with the #LAKings, Manery scored 20 goals and 84 points in 202 games.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/ApYqQmbffA
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 23, 2021
On May 23, 1993, Wayne Gretzky set the record for longest playoff scoring streak by an @LAKings' player (12 games) in Game 4 against the Leafs. Gretzky's 104th playoff goal tied him with Gordie Howe for most combined regular season and playoff goals with 869.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/xrytMDLpRn
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 23, 2021
On May 23, 2013, Jonathan Quick recorded his seventh career playoff shutout in a 3-0 win against the San Jose Sharks. Quick's shutout placed him second all-time in playoff shutouts by an American goaltender, and gave the @LAKings a 3-2 series lead.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/CVHXfCjulM
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 23, 2021
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