Kings drop fourth straight to open season, fall to Knights in OT
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What happened
A common theme discussed throughout the offseason was how the first season without franchise icon Anze Kopitar could bring some growing pains and test the mental toughness of the Los Angeles Kings as they entered a new era of hockey. Unfortunately for LA, those challenges have arrived earlier than hoped.
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