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 forward Leon Rochefort, who was born on May 4, 1939.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/kgn6sccNb8
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 4, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Kevin Todd, who was born on May 4, 1968.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/DEKTQ1sDa5
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 4, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Sean Whyte, who was born on May 4, 1970.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/ZXdAOxAcmX
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 4, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward John Tripp, who was born on May 4, 1977.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/p3OPJvg5OS
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 4, 2021
On May 4, 2001, Felix Potvin made 20 saves and earned his first playoff shutout with the @LAKings in a 1-0 win against Colorado. Luc Robitaille's goal in Game 5 established a franchise record for most goals (41) and game-winning goals (9) in #LAKings' playoff history.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/f8MD274ijA
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 4, 2021
On May 4, 2013, Jonathan Quick recorded his fifth career playoff shutout in a 1-0 win over the St. Louis Blues. Quick's 30 saves in Game 3 gave the @LAKings their first win in the Western Conference Quarterfinals.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/HuHLyAA2XE
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 4, 2021
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