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 defenseman Oscar Fantenberg, who was born on October 7, 1991.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/Q9J7fUB4nJ
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 7, 2021
On October 7, 1995, Vitali Yachmenev became the first rookie in @LAKings history to score two goals in his NHL debut. Wayne Gretzky recorded two assists, and Byron Dafoe made 22 saves as the #LAKings celebrated their home opener with a 4-2 victory over the Avalanche.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/f53IO9hWur
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 7, 2021
On October 7, 2006, Anze Kopitar made his @LAKings home debut at @STAPLESCenter. Kopitar recorded three assists, and Mathieu Garon made 35 saves in a 4-1 #LAKings win over the St. Louis Blues.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/utvUgWVVCU
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 7, 2021
On October 7, 2011, Mike Richards made his @LAKings debut by scoring the game-tying goal, and assisting on Jack Johnson's game-winning goal in overtime. The #LAKings opened the 2011-12 season with a 3-2 win against the New York Rangers in Stockholm, Sweden.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/YRk9ynUJW5
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 7, 2021
On October 7, 2020, the @LAKings acquired Lias Andersson from the New York Rangers for a second round draft pick. Andersson scored three goals and six points in 23 games with the #LAKings in 2020-21.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/7oBoqPU91S
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 7, 2021
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