The Kings will also unveil a statue of Brown on the same date. Brown scored 325 goals and 712 points in 1,296 career games, all with the Kings. He also played a prominent role in the Kings' 2012 and 2014 championships, serving as the team's captain. “With my number going to the rafters, I am honored to be amongst the King greats, but it makes me think of the two banners already in the rafters, of which I am most proud,” Brown said, in reference to the Kings’ Stanley Cup titles. “It took numerous people to raise those two banners; the same is true for this one. Thank you to all who have helped me achieve my dreams.”

Brown announced on Apr. 28 that he would retire at the end of the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs and that occurred on Saturday as the Kings dropped a 2-0 decision to Edmonton in Game 7 of the opening round. “I’m going to miss him a lot,” Kings center Anze Kopitar said, his voice choking up after the game. Brown, who captained the Kings to a pair of Stanley Cups (2012 and 2014) in his career, finishes with 325 goals and 712 points in 1,296 regular season games. We wish him the best in retirement.

Brown has spent his entire 18-year career as a member the Los Angeles Kings. He has won two Stanley Cups and he is the Kings' all-time leader in regular-season games played (1,295). Los Angeles will finish their regular-season schedule on Thursday night against Vancouver prior to getting ready to face Edmonton in the opening round of the playoffs. 

The 37-year-old could use a rest after a lengthy season. He has 28 points in 63 games this season. The Kings will need his physicality and veteran leadership in the playoffs this year.