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 Jeff Chychrun, who was born on May 3, 1966.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/sCWglXs8lr
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 3, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings enforcer Troy Crowder, who was born on May 3, 1968.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/vHcRez6QsW
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 3, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Jeff Halpern, who was born on May 3, 1976.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/zEyCoMPAIp
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 3, 2021
On May 3, 2014, the first playoff meeting between the @LAKings and Anaheim Ducks took place at Honda Center. Marian Gaborik scored the tying goal with seven seconds remaining in regulation, and scored the game-winning goal in overtime for a 3-2 win in Game 1.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/aXShxgLqVE
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 3, 2021
On May 3, 2012, Drew Doughty registered three points, and Mike Richards recorded a Gordie Howe hat trick in a 3-2 win against the St. Louis Blues. The Game 3 victory gave the @LAKings a 3-0 series lead in the Western Conference Semifinals.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/IiGVa4iIWX
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 3, 2021
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