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

Their Home Opener Brought The City Back Together After A Mass Shooting

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One week after 58 people were killed in a mass shooting in Las Vegas, the Golden Knights played their home opener. It’s often said that the return of normalcy helps start the healing process. Like the Mets playing their first game in New York after 9/11, the Golden Knights let the city of Las Vegas know that things would eventually be okay again.

Before the game, the team projected the names of all the victims onto the ice. Derek Engelland then told the sold-out arena they “will do everything we can to help you and our city heal. We are Vegas Strong.” By the time of the final whistle blew, Vegas had dismantled the Arizona Coyotes 5-2.