The 1993–94

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, was the Kings' 27th season in the

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. It involved

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becoming the all-time leading goal scorer.

Offseason

NHL Draft

In the Entry Draft, the Kings first pick, in the second round, was used to choose

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from the

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of the

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. Their first-round pick had been dealt to the

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in the

trade.

Wayne Gretzky's goal scoring record

* March 20, 1994 – At 19:11 of the third period in a game against the

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, Wayne Gretzky scored the 801st goal of his career, tying his idol,

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's record for the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer in a 6-6 tie. * March 23, 1994 – At 14:47 of the second period in a game against the

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, Wayne Gretzky scored the 802nd goal of his career. With that goal, Gretzky became the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer, breaking Howe's record. Unfortunately, it would come in a losing effort as the Canucks won the game 6-3.

Regular season

Final standings

Schedule and results

Player statistics

Regular season

;Scoring ;Goaltending

Playoffs

The Kings missed the playoffs for the first time since 1986, despite making it to the Stanley Cup Finals the previous year.

Awards and honors

*Wayne Gretzky,

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*Wayne Gretzky,

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Transactions

The Kings were involved in the following transactions during the 1993–94 season.

Trades

Free agent signings

Lost in expansion draft

References

;Sources
Kings on Hockey Database
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