LOS ANGELES - When it comes to preparing for a contest against the Los Angeles Kings, it's hard to imagine anyone being better equipped than Jordan Nolan. The 6-foot-3-inch forward was a King himself for six seasons, an ideal fit for the heavy style that led to Stanley Cup victories in 2012 and 2014.
Nolan will return to Staples Center for the first time as a visitor when the Buffalo Sabres face the Kings on Saturday night.
"LA is pretty structured, really defensive," Nolan said. "They've got a great goalie, great penalty kill. When I was there we took a lot of passion in that style. When you come in this barn you've got to stick to your structure, because they almost just wait and slowly take the game to you. They want to win a 1-0, 2-1 game."
Nolan makes return to LA as Sabres visit Kings
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