Sabres will open season in EuropeSource: AP ‘On Oct. 7, Buffalo will play Anaheim at the Hartwall Arena in Helsinki, Finland. On Oct. 8, the Sabres will meet Los Angeles at the O2 World Arena in Berlin.’ Related posts: Report: Sabres to start 2011-12 season in Europe NHL to play regular-season games in Europe again Sabres Open The Season In Columbus Sabres will open new season at home Sabres To Open Season At Home