Stanley Cup 2018: Proof That Las Vegas Is A Sports Town

The Golden Knights Have Home Ice Advantage

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Game one of the 2018 Stanley Cup Finals will take place in Las Vegas, giving the Golden Knights “home ice advantage.” During the regular season, Las Vegas went 29-10-2 at T-Mobile Arena. From October 13 to November 28 they went undefeated.

The playoffs have been even nicer to the Golden Knights. Storming their way to the final round the team went 6-1 at home. The loss was against the San Jose Sharks, who took Las Vegas to overtime before scoring the winning goal. Because of home ice advantage, oddsmakers currently have the Golden Knights favored to win the Stanley Cup Finals. Up next, the emotional way the Golden Knights helped the city heal.