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 October 3, 2013, the @LAKings defeated the Wild in their season opener in Minnesota. Drew Doughty and Jeff Carter scored their first goals of the season, and Jonathan Quick recorded his 150th career win in a 3-2 shootout victory for the #LAKings.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/UJ9fwO0A5X
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 3, 2026
On October 3, 1994, the @LAKings acquired Eric Lacroix, Chris Snell, and a fourth round pick from Toronto for Dixon Ward, Guy Leveque, Shayne Toporowski, and Kelly Fairchild. Lacroix had 25 goals, 48 points, and 164 penalty minutes in 117 games with the #LAKings.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/0fFGQDjlVd
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 3, 2026
Happy 59th birthday to Todd McLellan. The former @LAKings head coach was born on October 3, 1967.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/DC94QKFP6D
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 3, 2026
Happy 75th birthday to Jim Witherspoon. The former @LAKings defenseman was born on October 3, 1951.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/P2nfxxFcPq
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 3, 2026
On October 3, 1983, the @LAKings acquired forward Steve Christoff from the Minnesota North Stars for Dave Lewis. Christoff, who won an Olympic gold medal with the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" U.S. hockey team, had 15 points in 58 games with the #LAKings.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/WqxICnAcnf
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 3, 2026
On October 3, 1988, the @LAKings claimed defenseman Dale DeGray from the Toronto Maple Leafs in the NHL waiver draft. DeGray recorded six goals, 28 points, and 97 penalty minutes in 63 games with the #LAKings.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/icefRvbhso
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 3, 2026
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