Los Angeles Kings History
The Kings were founded in 1967 as part of the six-team influx that saw the NHL expand to 12 teams. There were some shining stars; Rogie Vachon was stellar goaltender, while Hall of Famer Marcel Dionne lit the lamp at a furious pace alongside his "Triple Crown" line mates Dave Taylor and Charlie Simmer. The Kings' biggest postseason success during this time was with 1982's "Miracle on Manchester," where the Kings made the largest comeback in NHL playoff history to win 6-5 over the heavily favored Edmonton Oilers, who were led by a 21-year-old phenom named Wayne Gretzky.
Six years later, the Kings landed The Great One. Alongside fellow stars Jari Kurri, Luc Robitaille, Rob Blake, and Kelly Hrudey, the team flirted with success for several years, ultimately losing to the Montreal Canadiens in the Stanley Cup Final in 1993.
Shortly after the turn of the century, the Kings broke through in a big way, winning the Stanley Cup Championship in 2012 and 2014 under coach Darryl Sutter.
Los Angeles Kings Team Info
Conference: Western
Division: Pacific
Year Founded: 1967
Team Colors: Black, Silver
Team Rivals: San Jose Sharks, Anaheim Ducks, Vegas Golden Knights
Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena
Located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, Crypto.com Arena (formerly STAPLES Center) is home to several major league sports franchises, including the Los Angeles Kings. The Kings played their first game in the building on October 20, 1999, after previously playing at the Kia Forum in Inglewood.
Since opening in 1999, Crypto.com Arena has hosted more than 76 million guests for a variety of events. With a capacity of up to 18,340 fans for hockey, the arena boasts state-of-the-art technology, including 675 separate speakers outside of the seating area.
