Showing posts with label Los Angeles Kings history. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Los Angeles Kings history. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 10, 2026

From Enforcer to Record Holder: Tiger Williams and his 7-Second Strike

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By the 1986-87 NHL season, the career of rugged forward Dave “Tiger” Williams was beginning to wind down. Known far more for his toughness ...
Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Cowboy Rides Into L.A. and Burns His Old Team in 1972 Return

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When Bill “Cowboy” Flett stepped onto the ice at the Forum on March 9, 1972, it wasn’t just another regular-season game. Less than six week...
Friday, January 16, 2026

Tony Esposito and the Only Road Shutout of the 1974 Playoffs

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The 1973-74 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs featured five shutouts in total, split among some of the era’s elite goaltenders. Bernie Parent recor...
Monday, December 22, 2025

Ted Irvine Takes Control In The Third To Beat His Former Team In 1971

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Some NHL performances seem to follow a script, and for Ted Irvine, hat tricks often arrived in a very specific way. Across his career, Irvi...
Monday, November 24, 2025

Darcy Rota Lights the Lamp in His First NHL Game

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Darcy Rota arrived in the NHL with serious scoring credentials. Drafted 13th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the first round of the 19...
Friday, November 14, 2025

Butch Goring’s First NHL Game: Marked By A Rare Trip to the Penalty Box

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When fans think of Butch Goring, they picture discipline, consistency, and almost no time spent in the penalty box. Across 1,107 NHL regula...
Saturday, August 30, 2025

Ralph Backstrom’s 2 Goals in 6 Seconds Set Kings Record

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When the Boston Bruins visited the Los Angeles Kings at the Forum on November 2, 1972, Ralph Backstrom delivered one of the fastest scoring...