From their humble beginnings as one of the NHL’s Second Six expansion teams in 1967, through a pair of Stanley Cups to rosters filled with Hall of Fame players and fan favorites, the LA Kings have experienced a rich hockey history over the past 60 years. Courtesy of the Kingstorian, Harry Ouzounian, here are some key franchise moments that occurred on this date.
On September 3, 1992, the @LAKings acquired center Pat Conacher from the New Jersey Devils for future considerations. In four seasons with the #LAKings, Conacher had 36 goals and 68 points in 241 regular season games, and six goals and 10 points in 24 playoff games.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/AfkABkiFsR
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) September 3, 2026
On September 3, 1970, the @LAKings acquired Bob Pulford from the Toronto Maple Leafs for Garry Monahan and Brian Murphy. Pulford, who became the third captain in team history, scored 30 goals and 80 points in 132 games and was named head coach of the #LAKings in 1973.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/ZsXyefWzlh
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) September 3, 2026
Happy 54th birthday to Martin Straka. The former @LAKings forward was born on September 3, 1972.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/BoTddneb0p
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) September 3, 2026
Happy 51st birthday to Cristobal Huet. The former @LAKings goaltender was born on September 3, 1975.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/qzeQvkHwfK
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) September 3, 2026
Happy 26th birthday to Erik Portillo. The @LAKings goaltender was born on September 3, 2000.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/vFXNjqGEV9
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) September 3, 2026
Alec Martinez (27) days until the @LAKings season opener.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/hb9Sn3oSTN
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) September 3, 2026
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