{"id":78024,"date":"2020-06-13T09:30:40","date_gmt":"2020-06-13T13:30:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/?p=78024"},"modified":"2025-12-01T20:21:34","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T01:21:34","slug":"today-in-hockey-history-alec-martinez-wins-cup-los-angeles-kings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2020\/06\/13\/today-in-hockey-history-alec-martinez-wins-cup-los-angeles-kings\/","title":{"rendered":"Today in Hockey History: Alec Martinez Wins Cup for Los Angeles Kings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>During the NHL\u2019s hiatus, we at the Last Word on Hockey are going to look back at each date\u2019s historical significance to the game. We\u2019ll remember the moments that shaped the sport of hockey that happened on this day. Here\u2019s our look at this date in hockey history for June 13th, featuring <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/martial01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alec Martinez<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>Today in Hockey History<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/martial01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alec Martinez<\/a> Clinches Stanley Cup in Double OT<\/h3>\n<p><strong>2014:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/kings\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Los Angeles Kings<\/a> defenceman tallies 14:43 in the second overtime to give them a 3-2 win in Game 5. Martinez beats <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/rangers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New York Rangers<\/a> goalie <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/lundqhe01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Henrik Lundqvist<\/a><\/strong> off of a rebound from a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/toffoty01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tyler Toffoli<\/a> <\/strong>shot. It&#8217;s second straight series-clinching goal by Martinez as he beat the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/blackhawks\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chicago Blackhawks<\/a> in the Western Conference Final.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/w\/williju01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Justin Williams<\/a><\/strong> wins the Conn Smythe for playoff MVP with nine goals and 25 points. Williams scored the first goal of the game to earn his seventh point of the final. The Stanley Cup is the second one the Kings have taken in the last three seasons.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Alec Martinez wins the 2014 Stanley Cup for Los Angeles Kings in 2OT\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/C4SVih8Rn5Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Other Notable Events<\/h3>\n<p><strong>1977: Johnny Watson<\/strong> is hired as the new coach of the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/penguins\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pittsburgh Penguins.<\/a> He becomes the first person to coach four different teams.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1978:<\/strong> The merger between the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/stars\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota North Stars<\/a> and Cleveland Barons is approved by the league.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1986: Jacques Demers<\/strong> is named the new <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/red-wings\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Detroit Red Wings<\/a> head coach.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1987:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/sabres\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Buffalo Sabres<\/a> select <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/turgepi01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pierre Turgeon<\/a><\/strong> with the top pick of the NHL Draft. Turgeon becomes the youngest player taken first overall at 17 years and 269 days. Future Hall of Famers <strong><span class=\"st\">Brendan <\/span>Shanahan <\/strong>and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/sakicjo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joe Sakic<\/a> <\/strong>get drafted.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1995:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/devils\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New Jersey Devils<\/a> clinch their first trip to the Stanley Cup Final in team history. New Jersey beats the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/flyers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Philadelphia Flyers<\/a>, 4-1, in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final. The Devils came into the league in 1974 as the Kansas City Scouts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1998: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/f\/fedorse01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sergei Fedorov<\/a><\/strong> breaks a one-all tie as the Red Wings beat the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/capitals\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Washington Capitals<\/a>, 3-1, in Game 3. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/holmsto01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tomas Holmstrom<\/a><\/strong> ties a team playoff-record with his 24th point.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2002:<\/strong> Shanahan scores twice as Detroit beats the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/hurricanes\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Carolina Hurricanes<\/a>, 3-1, in Game 5. The victory gives the Wings its third Stanley Cup in five seasons.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2011: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/recchma01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mark Recchi<\/a><\/strong> gets three assists as the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/bruins\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Boston Bruins<\/a> down the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/canucks\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vancouver Canucks<\/a>, 5-2, in Game 6. Boston scores four times in a span of 4:14 to break the game open.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2015: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/v\/vermean01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Antoine Vermette<\/a><\/strong> scores the winner two minutes into the third period as Chicago beats the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/lightning\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tampa Bay Lightning<\/a>, 2-1. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/crawfco01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Corey Crawford<\/a><\/strong> stops 31 shots, including 26 in the last two periods, to win Game 5.<\/p>\n<h3>Happy Birthday to You<\/h3>\n<p><strong>1948: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=baileac01,bailega01&amp;search=Ace+Bailey&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ace Bailey<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1949: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/bordejp01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">J.P. Bordeleau<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1960: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/crossdo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Doug Crossman<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1974: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/bureva01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Valeri Bure<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1981: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/v\/vrbatra01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Radim Vrbata<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1983: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/spezzja01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jason Spezza<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1989: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/mcdonry01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ryan McDonagh<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2018\/07\/martinez.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During the NHL\u2019s hiatus, we at the Last Word on Hockey are going to look back at each date\u2019s historical significance to the game. We\u2019ll remember the moments that shaped the sport of hockey that happened on this day. Here\u2019s our look at this date in hockey history for June 13th, featuring Alec Martinez. 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