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This Day in #LAKings History
Los Angeles, CA
Joined June 2010
Happy 86th birthday to @LAKings legend, Bob Miller! The Hall of Fame voice of the #LAKings was born on October 12, 1938. #GoKingsGo
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Congratulations to former @LAKings Alec Martinez, Brayden McNabb, Michael Amadio, and Jonathan Quick on capturing the 2023 Stanley Cup. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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On January 25, 2014, the first NHL Stadium Series game took place at Dodger Stadium between the @LAKings and Anaheim Ducks. An announced crowd of 54,099 witnessed the first outdoor NHL game played in California. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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Happy 40th birthday to @LAKings legend, Dustin Brown! The two-time Stanley Cup champion was born on November 4, 1984. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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Happy 30th birthday to Chris Sutter! The @LAKings legend was born on March 30, 1993. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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On June 11, 2012, the @LAKings were crowned Stanley Cup champions after a 6-1 win over the New Jersey Devils in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. Jonathan Quick was named playoff MVP, and Dustin Brown became the first player in #LAKings history to lift the Stanley Cup. #GoKingsGo
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Happy 38th birthday to Jonathan Quick! The greatest goaltender in @LAKings' history was born on January 21, 1986. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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On June 11, 2012, the @LAKings were crowned Stanley Cup champions after defeating the Devils, 6-1, in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. Jonathan Quick won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP, and Dustin Brown became the first #LAKings' player to lift the #StanleyCup. #GoKingsGo
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On March 1, 2023, the @LAKings dealt Jonathan Quick, a 1st round pick, and a 3rd round pick to Columbus for Vladislav Gavrikov and Joonas Korpisalo. In 16 seasons, Jonathan Quick set #LAKings' goaltending records for games played (743), wins (370), and shutouts (57). #GoKingsGo
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On June 11, 2012, the @LAKings were crowned Stanley Cup champions after defeating the New Jersey Devils 6-1 in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. Jonathan Quick was named playoff MVP, and Dustin Brown became the first player in #LAKings' history to lift the Stanley Cup. #GoKingsGo
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Happy 85th birthday to @LAKings legend, Bob Miller! The Hall of Fame voice of the #LAKings was born on October 12, 1938. #GoKingsGo
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On April 24, 2024, Anze Kopitar set an @LAKings' franchise record for playoff overtime goals. Kopitar passed Butch Goring, Wayne Gretzky, and Alec Martinez when he scored his third career playoff overtime goal in a 5-4 win versus the Edmonton Oilers. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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On February 20, 2024, @LAKings forward Quinton Byfield danced around Zach Werenski and scored the goal of the year against the Columbus Blue Jackets. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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On October 28, 2017, Tyler Toffoli scored two goals, including a buzzer-beater with 0.4 seconds remaining in overtime, to give the @LAKings a 2-1 win over the Boston Bruins. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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87 days until the @LAKings’ season opener. Featured: Sidney Crosby, who attended development camp with the #LAKings in 2004. #GoKingsGo
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Happy 35th birthday to Drew Doughty! The greatest defenseman in @LAKings' history was born on December 8, 1989. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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On December 6, 2007, Jonathan Quick made his NHL debut with a win against the Buffalo Sabres. The rookie netminder turned aside 15 shots as the @LAKings defeated the Sabres, 8-2. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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On June 12, 2012, the Stanley Cup champion @LAKings made the front page of the Los Angeles Times. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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Happy 39th birthday to Jonathan Quick! The greatest goaltender in @LAKings' history was born on January 21, 1986. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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Happy 55th birthday to Dieter Ruehle! The long-time music director and organist for the @LAKings & @Dodgers was born on November 18, 1968. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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On June 13, 2014, the @LAKings won their second Stanley Cup in three seasons after a 3-2 win over the New York Rangers. Alec Martinez scored the Cup-clinching goal in double overtime, and Justin Williams was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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On March 16, 2012, Jim Fox predicted that the @LAKings were closer to winning the Stanley Cup over the Anaheim Ducks in an intermission segment with Brian Hayward. The #LAKings went on to defeat the Ducks, 4-2, at Honda Center. #GoKingsGo
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On June 13, 2014, the @LAKings won their second Stanley Cup in three seasons when Alec Martinez scored in double overtime in a 3-2 win against the Rangers. Justin Williams, who scored 25 points in 26 games, was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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Happy 29th birthday to Chris Sutter! The @LAKings' legend was born on March 30, 1993. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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Congratulations to Dustin Brown on a spectacular 18 seasons with the @LAKings. Brown will forever be etched in history as the first #LAKings' captain to lift Lord Stanley's Cup. #LAKings #GoKingsGo #GKG
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After 44 seasons, the @LAKings were crowned Stanley Cup champions when they defeated the Devils 6-1 in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. Jonathan Quick won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP, and Dustin Brown became the first #LAKings player to lift the #StanleyCup. #GoKingsGo
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On April 11, 2021, the @LAKings dealt Jeff Carter to Pittsburgh for draft picks. In 10 seasons with the #LAKings, Carter scored 194 goals and 383 points in 580 regular season games, 26 goals and 53 points in 73 playoff games, and won two Stanley Cup championships. #GoKingsGo
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Happy 64th birthday to Daryl Evans! The @LAKings legend was born on January 12, 1961. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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Congratulations to former @LAKings players Jack Johnson, Darcy Kuemper, and Kurtis MacDermid on winning their first Stanley Cup championship with the Colorado Avalanche. #LAKings #GoKingsGo #StanleyCup
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On June 13, 2014, the @LAKings won their second Stanley Cup in three seasons. Alec Martinez scored in double OT for a 3-2 win against the New York Rangers, and Justin Williams, who had 25 points in 26 games, was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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On June 11, 2012, the Los Angeles Kings ended 45-years of frustration by capturing their first Stanley Cup in franchise history. The Kings defeated the New Jersey Devils, 6-1, in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final.
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On June 13, 2012, the @LAKings brought the Stanley Cup to Dodger Stadium. The #LAKings threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Freeway Series matchup between the Los Angeles @Dodgers and Anaheim Angels. #GoKingsGo #Dodgers
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On June 1, 2014, the @LAKings defeated the Chicago Blackhawks, 5-4, in Game 7 of the Western Conference Final. Alec Martinez scored 5:47 into overtime, and the #LAKings became the first team in NHL history to win three road Game 7s en route to the Stanley Cup Final. #GoKingsGo
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Happy 39th birthday to @LAKings legend, Dustin Brown! The two-time Stanley Cup champion was born on November 4, 1984. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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Happy birthday to Stanley Cup champion Chris Sutter, who was born on March 30, 1993. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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On June 13, 2014, the @LAKings won their second Stanley Cup in three seasons when Alec Martinez scored in double overtime in a 3-2 win against the Rangers. Justin Williams, who scored 25 points in 26 games, was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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On June 11, 2012, the @LAKings captured their first Stanley Cup. The #LAKings defeated the Devils 6-1 in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. Jonathan Quick was named Conn Smythe winner as playoff MVP and Dustin Brown became the first King to lift Lord Stanley's Cup. #GoKingsGo
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On April 30, 2014, the @LAKings became the fourth team in NHL history to win a Best-of-7 series after facing a 3-0 series deficit. Jonathan Quick made 39 saves, and Anze Kopitar scored the game-winning goal in a 5-1 win in Game 7 versus the San Jose Sharks. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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Justin Williams retires after 19 seasons in the NHL. In seven seasons with the @LAKings, Williams scored 266 points in 427 regular season games, 54 points in 73 playoff games, won two Stanley Cup championships, and the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2014. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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Happy 31st birthday to Chris Sutter! The @LAKings legend was born on March 30, 1993. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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On April 28, 2022, Dustin Brown played his last career regular season game with the @LAKings. In 18 seasons, Brown recorded 325 goals and 712 points in 1,296 regular season games, 49 points in 92 playoff games, and led the #LAKings to two Stanley Cup championships. #GoKingsGo
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On October 28, 2017, Tyler Toffoli scored two goals, including a buzzer-beater with 0.4 seconds remaining in overtime, to give the @LAKings a 2-1 win over the Boston Bruins. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Jordan Nolan, who was born on June 23, 1989. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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On January 25, 2014, the first NHL Stadium Series game took place at Dodger Stadium between the @LAKings and Anaheim Ducks. An announced crowd of 54,099 witnessed the first outdoor NHL game played in California. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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Happy 39th birthday to Jeff Carter! The two-time Stanley Cup champion with the @LAKings was born on January 1, 1985. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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On June 1, 2014, the @LAKings beat the Chicago Blackhawks, 5-4, in Game 7 of the Western Conference Final when Alec Martinez scored 5:47 into overtime. The #LAKings became the first NHL team to win three Game 7s on the road en route to the Stanley Cup Final. #GoKingsGo
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On July 30, 2005, Jonathan Quick was drafted 72nd overall by the @LAKings. Quick holds the #LAKings' goaltending records for games (743), wins (370), and shutouts (57), and has won two Jennings Trophies, two Stanley Cup rings, and won the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2012. #GoKingsGo
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Congratulations to Anze Kopitar on joining Marcel Dionne, Dave Taylor, and Luc Robitaille as the only players in franchise history to score 400 goals with the @LAKings. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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On June 1, 2014, the @LAKings defeated the Blackhawks, 5-4, in Game 7 of the Western Conference Final when Alec Martinez scored 5:47 into overtime. The #LAKings became the first team in NHL history to win three Game 7s on the road en route to the Stanley Cup Final. #GoKingsGo
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On June 7, 2014, the @LAKings came back from a two-goal deficit and won their third consecutive playoff game in sudden-death. Dustin Brown scored in double overtime in a 5-4 win against the New York Rangers, and the #LAKings gained a 2-0 lead in the Stanley Cup Final. #GoKingsGo
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On May 3, 2014, the first playoff meeting between the @LAKings and Anaheim Ducks took place at Honda Center. Marian Gaborik scored the tying goal with seven seconds remaining in regulation and scored the game-winning goal in overtime for a 3-2 win in Game 1. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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On January 25, 2014, the first NHL Stadium Series game took place at Dodger Stadium between the @LAKings and Anaheim Ducks. An announced crowd of 54,099 witnessed the first outdoor NHL game played in California. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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On June 1, 2014, the @LAKings defeated Chicago, 5-4, in Game 7 of the Western Conference Final. Alec Martinez scored the series-clinching goal in overtime, and the #LAKings became the first NHL team in Stanley Cup Playoff history to win three Game 7s on the road. #GoKingsGo
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Happy birthday to @LAKings captain Anze Kopitar, who was born on August 24, 1987. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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Alec Martinez ends 11 seasons with the @LAKings as the sixth longest tenured player. He is sixth all-time in games played and ninth all-time in scoring among #LAKings' defensemen, and scored 16 points in 64 playoff games, including a Stanley Cup clinching goal. #GoKingsGo
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On April 30, 2014, the @LAKings became the fourth team in NHL history to win a Best-of-7 series after facing a 3-0 series deficit. Jonathan Quick made 39 saves and Anze Kopitar scored the game-winning goal in a 5-1 win in Game 7 against the San Jose Sharks. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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On April 9, 2017, Bob Miller signed off for the very last time. In 44 seasons, Miller called 3,353 @LAKings games, was honored by the Hockey Hall of Fame with the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award in 2000, and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2006. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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On June 17, 2014, the @LAKings visited Dodger Stadium and brought the Stanley Cup to Vin Scully in the @Dodgers' broadcast booth. The #Dodgers went on to defeat the Colorado Rockies, 4-2. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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In memory of David Courtney, who was born on November 19, 1956. Courtney served as the public address announcer for the @LAKings for 23 seasons from 1989 to 2012. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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On June 9, 2014, Jonathan Quick made 32 saves to shut out the New York Rangers in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals. The win would earn the Kings a 3-0 series lead over the Rangers.
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Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Jordan Nolan, who was born on June 23, 1989. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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Happy 37th birthday to Jonathan Quick! The @LAKings' living legend was born on January 21, 1986. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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On October 28, 2017, Tyler Toffoli (@tytoff16) scored two goals, including a buzzer-beating goal with 0.4 seconds remaining in overtime, to give the @LAKings a 2-1 win over the Boston Bruins. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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Happy 42nd birthday to Jarret Stoll! The former @LAKings center and two-time Stanley Cup champion was born on June 24, 1982. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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On June 16, 2014, the @LAKings celebrated their second Stanley Cup championship parade in Downtown LA. An estimated 300,000 #LAKings fans attended the parade, which concluded with a championship rally inside STAPLES Center. #GoKingsGo
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On June 13, 2014, royalty reigned again, as the Los Angeles Kings won their second Stanley Cup in three seasons. Alec Martinez scored the game-winning goal in double overtime, ending the longest game in Kings’ history.
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Happy 56th birthday to Dieter Ruehle! The long-time music director/organist for the @LAKings and @Dodgers was born on November 18, 1968. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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On March 4, 2009, the @LAKings acquired Justin Williams from Carolina in a three-way trade that sent Patrick O'Sullivan to Edmonton. With the #LAKings, @JustinWilliams scored 266 points in 427 games, 54 playoff points, won two Stanley Cups, and a Conn Smythe Trophy. #GoKingsGo
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Happy 36th birthday to Alec Martinez! The former @LAKings defenseman was born on July 26, 1987. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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On May 22, 2012, Dustin Penner scored the game winning goal in sudden death overtime to send the Los Angeles Kings to the Stanley Cup Final for only the second time in team history. The Kings claimed the Western Conference Championship by defeating the Coyotes, four games to one.
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Happy 63rd birthday to Kelly Hrudey! The former @LAKings goaltender was born on January 13, 1961. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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On October 28, 2017, Tyler Toffoli scored a buzzer beating goal with 0.4 seconds remaining in overtime to give the @LAKings a 2-1 win over the Boston Bruins. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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On January 25, 2014, the first NHL Stadium Series game was held at Dodger Stadium between the @LAKings and Anaheim Ducks. An announced crowd of 54,099 witnessed the first outdoor NHL game played in California. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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On December 6, 1978, the @LAKings acquired Steve Carlson from Detroit for Steve Short. Carlson scored nine goals and 21 points in 59 games with the #LAKings, but made his Hollywood debut in 1977 when he starred as Steve Hanson of the @Hanson_Brothers in "Slap Shot.". #GoKingsGo
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On October 21, 2023, Anze Kopitar passed Dustin Brown as the @LAKings' franchise leader in games played. The #LAKings captain appeared in his 1,297th career NHL game against the Boston Bruins at @CryptocomArena. #GoKingsGo
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On June 1, 2014, the @LAKings defeated the Blackhawks, 5-4, in Game 7 of the Western Conference Final when Alec Martinez scored 5:47 into overtime. The #LAKings became the first team in NHL history to win three Game 7s on the road on the way to the Stanley Cup Final. #GoKingsGo
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On February 22, 1989, the @LAKings acquired Kelly Hrudey from the Islanders for Mark Fitzpatrick, Wayne McBean, and Doug Crossman. Hrudey ranks third all-time in wins by an #LAKings goalie (145), and holds the team record for most saves in a season (1,991 in 1993-94). #GoKingsGo
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On May 16, 2014, the Los Angeles Kings advanced to the Western Conference Finals for a third consecutive season by defeating the Anaheim Ducks, 6-2, in Game 7. Six Kings players registered two points, including Mr. Game 7, Justin Williams.
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Happy birthday to Dieter Ruehle! The long-time music director and organist for the @LAKings & @Dodgers was born on November 18, 1968. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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Happy birthday to former @LAKings head coach Darryl Sutter, who was born on August 19, 1958. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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On April 18, 2001, the @LAKings came back from a 3-0 deficit with 6:07 left in regulation to force overtime against the Detroit Red Wings. Eric Belanger then caused a "Frenzy on Figueroa" when he scored in overtime for a 4-3 win in Game 4 at STAPLES Center. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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Happy birthday to former @LAKings defenseman Alec Martinez (@AMartinez_27), who was born on July 26, 1987. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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On December 6, 1978, the @LAKings acquired center Steve Carlson from the Detroit Red Wings for Steve Short. Carlson, who starred as Steve Hanson of the Hanson Brothers in “Slap Shot,” scored nine goals and 21 points in 59 games with the #LAKings. #GoKingsGo
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On March 4, 2009, the @LAKings acquired Justin Williams from Carolina for Patrick O'Sullivan and a 2nd rounder. In seven seasons with the #LAKings, Williams scored 266 points in 427 games, won two Stanley Cup championship rings, and won the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2014. #GoKingsGo
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On March 16, 2012, Jim Fox correctly predicted that the @LAKings were closer to winning the Stanley Cup over the Anaheim Ducks in an intermission segment with Brian Hayward. The #LAKings went on to defeat the Ducks, 4-2, at Honda Center. #GoKingsGo
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On October 28, 2017, @LAKings forward Tyler Toffoli scored two goals, including a buzzer-beating goal with 0.4 seconds remaining in overtime, in a 2-1 win over the Boston Bruins. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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On May 30, 2012, Anze Kopitar beat Martin Brodeur on a breakaway in overtime to give the Kings a one to nothing series lead over the New Jersey Devils in the 2012 Stanley Cup Final.
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On January 25, 2014, the first NHL Stadium Series game took place at Dodger Stadium between the @LAKings and Anaheim Ducks. An announced crowd of 54,099 witnessed the first outdoor NHL game played in California. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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On April 30, 2014, the @LAKings became the fourth team in NHL history to win a Best-of-7 series after facing a 3-0 series deficit. Jonathan Quick made 39 saves, and Anze Kopitar scored the game-winning goal in a 5-1 win in Game 7 versus the San Jose Sharks. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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Happy birthday to former @LAKings defenseman Matt Greene, who was born on May 13, 1983. #LAKings #GoKingsGo
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