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 Ziggy Palffy, who was born on May 5, 1972.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/tm3v5CClV4
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 5, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings goaltender Darcy Kuemper, who was born on May 5, 1990.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/4nvKTqxA8X
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 5, 2021
On May 5, 1993, Wayne Gretzky scored his 99th career playoff goal in the @LAKings' 6-3 win against the Canucks. Mark Hardy scored 19 seconds into Game 2, and Jari Kurri scored his eighth playoff shorthanded goal to draw the Smythe Division Finals even at 1-1.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/6Dd5GLAQrN
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 5, 2021
Happy birthday to @LAKings forward Matt Luff, who was born on May 5, 1997.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/pXjNMw0bps
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 5, 2021
Happy birthday to @LAKings prospect David Hrenak, who was born on May 5, 1998.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/LN9zHcfP2x
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 5, 2021
On May 5, 2014, Marian Gaborik scored his sixth goal of the postseason, and Alec Martinez scored the game-winning goal in a 3-1 win against the Anaheim Ducks. The Game 2 victory gave the @LAKings a 2-0 series lead in the Western Conference Second Round.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/cEG4oxBQhd
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 5, 2021
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