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This Day in #LAKings History
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On April 29, 1993, Tomas Sandstrom scored two goals, and Wayne Gretzky and Jari Kurri combined for 7 points in a 9-6 win over the Calgary Flames. The Game 6 win advanced the x - LA Kings to the Smythe Division Final, where they would face the Vancouver Canucks.
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Happy birthday to former x - LA Kings forward John McIntyre, who was born on April 29, 1969.
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Happy birthday to former x - LA Kings forward Serge Bernier, who was born on April 29, 1947.
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On April 28, 2022, Dustin Brown played his last career regular season game with the x - LA Kings. 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.
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On April 28, 2021, Quinton Byfield made his NHL debut at STAPLES Center against the Anaheim Ducks. Byfield, who was selected second overall in 2020, became the ninth youngest player to debut with the x - LA Kings at 18 years and 252 days.
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On April 28, 2014, the x - LA Kings became the ninth team in NHL history to force a Game 7 after facing a 3-0 series deficit. Justin Williams and Anze Kopitar both scored two goals, and Jonathan Quick made 25 saves in a 4-1 win versus the San Jose Sharks.
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On April 28, 2012, Matt Greene became the second defenseman in x - LA Kings' history to score a shorthanded goal in the playoffs. Greene's first career playoff goal proved to be the game-winner in a 3-1 win in Game 1 versus the St. Louis Blues.
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On April 28, 2022, Dustin Brown played his last career regular season game with the x - LA Kings. 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.
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On April 28, 2021, Quinton Byfield made his NHL debut at STAPLES Center against the Anaheim Ducks. Byfield, who was selected second overall in 2020, became the ninth youngest player to debut with the x - LA Kings at 18 years and 252 days.
#LAKings #GoKingsGo
On April 28, 2014, the x - LA Kings became the ninth team in NHL history to force a Game 7 after facing a 3-0 series deficit. Justin Williams and Anze Kopitar both scored two goals, and Jonathan Quick made 25 saves in a 4-1 win versus the San Jose Sharks.
#LAKings #GoKingsGo
On April 28, 2012, Matt Greene became the second defenseman in x - LA Kings' history to score a shorthanded goal in the playoffs. Greene's first career playoff goal proved to be the game-winner in a 3-1 win in Game 1 versus the St. Louis Blues.
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Happy 30th birthday to former x - LA Kings goaltender Joonas Korpisalo, who was born on April 28, 1994.
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Happy birthday to former x - LA Kings goaltender Daniel Taylor, who was born on April 28, 1986.
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Happy birthday to original x - LA Kings forward Howie Menard, who was born on April 28, 1942.
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On April 27, 2018, Anze Kopitar became the fourth player in x - LA Kings' history to be named a finalist for the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL's Most Valuable Player. Kopitar set career-highs in 2017-18 with 35 goals, 57 assists, and 92 points in 82 games.
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On April 27, 2002, the x - LA Kings came back from a 3-1 series deficit to force Game 7 against the Colorado Avalanche. Jason Allison, Brad Chartrand, and Bryan Smolinski scored for the #LAKings , and Felix Potvin made 23 saves in a 3-1 win in Game 6 of the quarterfinals.
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On April 27, 1993, Tomas Sandstrom, Luc Robitaille, Wayne Gretzky, and Tony Granato all scored their first goals of the postseason in a 9-4 win in Calgary. Robb Stauber made 40 saves in Game 5, and the x - LA Kings gained a 3-2 series lead against the Flames.
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Happy birthday to former x - LA Kings forward Mike Krushelnyski, who was born on April 27, 1960.
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On April 27, 2018, Anze Kopitar became the fourth player in x - LA Kings' history to be named a finalist for the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL's Most Valuable Player. Kopitar set career-highs in 2017-18 with 35 goals, 57 assists, and 92 points in 82 games.
#LAKings #GoKingsGo
On April 27, 2002, the x - LA Kings came back from a 3-1 series deficit to force Game 7 against the Colorado Avalanche. Jason Allison, Brad Chartrand, and Bryan Smolinski scored for the #LAKings , and Felix Potvin made 23 saves in a 3-1 win in Game 6 of the quarterfinals.
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