Ranking the top 10 Los Angeles Kings players of all time
Honorable mention
Butch Goring, C (1969-80)
Goring recorded 659 points (275 goals and 384 assists) in 11 seasons with the Kings. He also won the Bill Masterton Trophy, an annual award given to the NHL player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey, in 1978.
#TBT – On this day in 1976, Butch Goring became the first Kings player to score 20 or more goals in five straight seasons. His 20th goal was a game winner in a 2-0 win over the Washington Capitals. pic.twitter.com/c2FEsCNJPS
— LA Kings Insider (@lakingsinsider) January 27, 2022
Justin Williams, RW (2008-15)
Williams won the Conn Smythe Trophy, given to the MVP of a team during the NHL’s Stanley Cup Playoffs, in 2014. He recorded 25 points (9 goals and 16 assists) to help the Kings capture their second Stanley Cup.
Bernie Nicholls, C (1981-90)
Nicholls racked up 758 points (327 points and 431 assists) as a King. His total points rank sixth in Kings’ history. He also made two All-Star teams during his time in Los Angeles.
