Let's make this birthday one to remember.

40 years old (Born on February 11, 1985)

Happy Birthday, Mike Richards! From your gritty days lighting up the ice with the Flyers to hoisting Lord Stanley's Cup twice with the Kings in 2012 and 2014, you've always known how to make an entrance—and a memorable exit. Your legendary hustle and clutch playoff performances still have fans reminiscing (and opponents wincing).

Here's hoping your birthday is as smooth as your skating skills and more enjoyable than facing you on a penalty kill. May this year bring you plenty of laughs, fewer penalties off-ice, and enough cake to rival those sweet championship victories. Cheers to another winning season ahead!