Golden Knights start second season in show-stopping fashion

Cirque du Soleil, Lil Jon, showgirls and more lend a hand to raise banner

VGK-ShortShifts2

© David Becker/Getty Images

By Daniel O'Leary @DanOLeary25 / NHL.com Staff Writer

In Vegas, you don't just walk the puck out to center ice on opening night.

A Cirque du Soleil performer spun down from the ceiling and handed the puck to a skating golden knight.
It was brought to Lil Jon and Wayne Newton who did the honors, dropping the ceremonial first puck before the game, flanked by two showgirls with giant feathered headpieces with Golden Knights logos in the center.

PHI@VGK: Golden Knights raise championship banner

The Golden Knights also raised their 2018 Western Conference champions banner to the rafters to commemorate their incredible inaugural season.
So, if you are wondering if the Golden Knights pre-game showmanship has lost a step starting its second season, the answer appears to be no.

Latest News

Thornton, Marleau linked forever in Sharks history

Projected lineups, starting goalies for today

Connor helps Jets defeat slumping Penguins

Fantasy picks, props with EDGE stats for today

Maple Leafs visit Hospital for Sick Children, decorate mini sticks

Eberle out at least 3 months for Kraken after pelvis surgery

Fantasy hockey top 200 player rankings

NHL Buzz: Knies won't play for Maple Leafs on Sunday

Numbers at quarter mark of 2024-25 NHL season 

Bedard hopes to get out of ‘frustrating’ stretch for Blackhawks

Larger-than-life Thornton set to have No. 19 retired by Sharks

NHL EDGE stats: Calder Trophy contenders at one-quarter mark

Short Shifts Power Rankings: November 22

Howden signs 5-year, $12.5 million contract with Golden Knights

Talbot of Red Wings making strong case for Canada 4 Nations roster

Fleury feels 'fortunate' after moving into 3rd on goalie games-played list

Gaudreau gets 2 goals, assist for Wild in win against Oilers

Zary breaks tie in 3rd, Flames hang on to defeat Rangers for 3rd straight win