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.
On June 4, 1995, the @LAKings won the first NHL Draft Lottery, which moved the team four spots from seventh to third overall at the 1995 Entry Draft. The #LAKings, who had a 4.2% chance to win the lottery, drafted defenseman Aki Berg with the third overall selection.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/BCOLmDMvG1
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 4, 2021
On June 4, 2012, Jonathan Quick set an @LAKings' record for most shutouts (3) in a playoff year when he shutout the Devils in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. Alec Martinez scored his first career playoff goal, and the #LAKings gained a 3-0 series lead with a 4-0 win.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/fy36pR98Wh
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 4, 2021
On June 4, 2014, the @LAKings came back from a two-goal deficit to defeat the New York Rangers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. Justin Williams scored his sixth career playoff game-winning goal in a 3-2 overtime win at @STAPLESCenter.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/MWswfjRzvV
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 4, 2021
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