Somehow we're a week into the season and tonight's game will only be Ontario's second game of the year. The 68-game schedule rears its ugly head already. It's opening night for the Reign, so Texas will have to endure a lengthy introduction ceremony.
Regardless of the scheduling, the biggest news affecting tonight's game happened in the NHL last week. Kings goalie Jonathan Quick injured his groin, requiring surgery and putting him on the IR for three months. Peter Budaj, the best goalie in the AHL last year, was recalled to the NHL and the backup in the AHL slid into the starting role.