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 center Butch Goring, who was born on October 22, 1949.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/isNMYAOJbH
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 22, 2021
On October 22, 1967, Terry Sawchuk recorded his first win with the @LAKings in his first start of the season against the Chicago Blackhawks. Sawchuk made 39 saves, Bill Flett scored his first career goal, and Ted Irvine recorded three points in a 5-3 victory.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/YW3YipYoBC
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 22, 2021
On October 22, 1977, Dave Taylor scored his first career NHL goal at The Fabulous Forum against the Boston Bruins. In his rookie season, Taylor scored 22 goals and 43 points in 64 games, and was named the @LAKings' Most Outstanding Rookie in 1977-78.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/AiYYXmBL9o
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 22, 2021
On October 22, 1982, the @LAKings signed free agent goaltender Gary Laskoski from St. Lawrence University. In two seasons with the #LAKings, Laskoski posted a 19-27-5 record, with a .851 save percentage and 4.65 goals against average.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/rCHGdHK0mN
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 22, 2021
On October 22, 1998, the @LAKings acquired goaltender Ryan Bach from the Detroit Red Wings for a sixth round draft pick. In three games with the #LAKings, Bach posted a 0-3-0 record, with a .879 save percentage and 4.45 goals against average.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/YI3ao19I6s
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 22, 2021
On October 22, 2009, Anze Kopitar scored his first career NHL hat trick in a 5-4 win against the Dallas Stars. Michal Handzus won the game for the @LAKings by scoring 55 seconds into overtime.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/wQ4Pawi2TU
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 22, 2021
On October 22, 2011, Jonathan Quick set the record for most consecutive shutouts by an @LAKings' goaltender when he recorded his third consecutive shutout in a 1-0 win against the Dallas Stars.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/XnIvRttu24
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 22, 2021
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