The Los Angeles Kings opened the season in Buffalo against the Sabres in a place they have struggled recently. The last two trips to Buffalo, the Kings failed to score a goal and would be out-scored 13-0.
It appeared like it was going to be more of the same after two periods as the Sabres held a 1-0 lead and were looking like the better team. However, that all changed in the third period as the Kings took over, led by their captain Anze Kopitar, to secure a 3-1 win.
These are five notes and takeaways from the first game of the 2024-25 season for the Los Angeles Kings.
Mikey Anderson named assistant captain for the LA Kings
Prior to the season opener, the Los Angeles announced that Mikey Anderson would be an assistant captain, which was later clarified before the game. Carryln Bathe on Bally Sports West said that Anderson would be the assistant captain for road games while Adrian Kempe would wear the 'A' for the Kings' home games.
This is usually something that would belong to Drew Doughty however he is expected to miss a few months due to the ankle surgery. Anderson has been a fixture on the Kings defense for the past four seasons after he was drafted in the fourth round of the 2017 NHL Draft. This is a big honor, and recognition by the organization, of what Anderson brings to this team