Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar (11) celebrates after his goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar (11) celebrates a 3-1 victory with teammates following the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar (11) puts the puck past Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (72) for his third during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar (11) celebrates after his third goal, during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)