The Los Angeles Kings have had some incredible forwards play for them in the history of their franchise. This includes players like Anze Kopitar, Bernie Nicholls, Luc Robitaille, and of course, Wayne Gretzky.
However, there wasn't a better collection of offensive talent than the line of Marcel Dionne, Dave Taylor, and Charlie Simmer, who would earn the nickname of "Triple Crown Line". These three would be put together during the 1979-80 season, and it was clear to fans that they had something special with this trio.
That season, Dionne would lead the league in points with 137 while Charlie Simmer led the league in goals with 56, which he did in only 64 games. Meanwhile, Dave Taylor wasn't far behind with 90 points on the season in only 61 games.
Triple Crown Line would make NHL history for the LA Kings the following season
While none of the three players on this line would lead the NHL in the key offensive categories (goals, assists, or points), collectively they would make history and, for the first time in league history, would have every player on one line register over 100 points.
In total, these three players would finish with 328 points, with Marcel Dionne leading the way with 135 points after 58 goals and 77 assists. After him was Dave Taylor with 112 points, while Charlie Simmer wasn't far behind with 105.
While Simmer finished with the fewest points, he might have had the best season as he led the league in not only game-winning goals with 10 but also shooting percentage at an incredible mark of 32.7%.
All three players would remain with the Kings until Charlie Simmer was traded during the 1984-85 season to the Boston Bruins. They would all be productive after that 1980-81 season, but would never match what they were able to do in that special season.