Kings' opening 7-game road trip begins at Sabres

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Coming off a third straight playoff appearance, and despite an extended opening road stretch, the Los Angeles Kings are eager to start their season.

Meanwhile, the Buffalo Sabres already find themselves in a hole.

Starting their campaign with a seven-game road trip due to arena renovations athome, the Kings will try to hand the Sabres a third consecutive loss to start the seas