Kopitar's Third-Period Hat Trick Lifts Kings Over Sabres

Anze Kopitar's leadership shines as he scores three goals to secure a season-opening victory for the Los Angeles Kings.

Anze Kopitar scored a natural hat trick in the third period, leading the Los Angeles Kings to a 3-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres.
The Kings were trailing 1-0 and were outshot 27-11 through two periods before Kopitar's decisive performance.
Rookie Andre Lee expressed admiration for Kopitar, calling it a dream to play alongside the veteran forward.
Darcy Kuemper, in his first game back with the Kings, made 33 saves, contributing significantly to the team's victory.
Kopitar now has 26 points in 18 season-opening games, making him the NHL's leading active skater in this category.