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 goaltender Gary Edwards, who was born on October 5, 1947.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/gS5oUkER77
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 5, 2021
On October 5, 1978, the @LAKings acquired Murray Wilson and a 1979 first round draft pick (Jay Wells) from the Montreal Canadiens for a 1981 first round draft pick (Gilbert Delorme). Wilson scored 11 goals and 26 points in 58 games with the #LAKings in 1978-79.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/UBVoOBagxg
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 5, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Nate Thompson, who was born on October 5, 1984.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/y6Jw3HyGXL
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 5, 2021
On October 5, 1989, Tom Webster earned his first two points behind the @LAKings bench in a 4-2 win versus Toronto. Larry Robinson recorded two assists in his #LAKings debut, and Wayne Gretzky's assist brought him 13 points shy of passing Gordie Howe's scoring record.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/Ow26H4aXHl
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 5, 2021
On October 5, 1992, Luc Robitaille was named interim captain of the @LAKings. In 1992-93, Robitaille set the NHL scoring record for most goals (63, since surpassed by Alex Ovechkin) and most points (125) in a season by a left winger.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/8NelLrQa2d
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 5, 2021
Happy birthday to @LAKings forward Martin Frk, who was born on October 5, 1993.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/Pd2uPCabBO
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 5, 2021
Happy birthday to @LAKings forward Vladimir Tkachev, who was born on October 5, 1995.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/MMKT5SFrOU
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 5, 2021
On October 5, 2017, the @LAKings opened their 50th season with a 2-0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. Trevor Lewis and Tyler Toffoli scored their first goals of the season, and Jonathan Quick made 35 saves to record his 45th career shutout with the #LAKings.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/g0kwcuZIAU
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 5, 2021
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