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Las Vegas Knights began their inaugural home opener hockey game against the Arizona Coyotes with a sombre and emotional ceremony that paid tribute to the victims and first responders.

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Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Deryk Engelland honours first responders to the shooting in Las Vegas.John Locher/The Associated Press

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First responders are honoured prior to the Las Vegas Golden Knights' inaugural regular-season home opener.Bruce Bennett/Getty Images

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The names of 58 people killed at the Route 91 Harvest country music festival are projected on the ice before the game.Ethan Miller/Getty Images

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Advertising on the boards was replaced with a #VegasStrong message.Kirby Lee

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Fans arrive for the game.Bruce Bennett/Getty Images

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Golden Knights goalie, Marc-Andre Fleury, autographs a homemade mask for Luc Roy of Nevada.Ethan Miller/Getty Images

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Golden Knights general manager George McPhee (L) poses with Cirque de Soleil cast members as he arrives for the game.Ethan Miller/Getty Images

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Blue Man Group members arrive at the Golden Knights' inaugural home opener.Ethan Miller/Getty Images

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Golden Knights player, Cody Eakin, poses with a fan as he arrives.Ethan Miller/Getty Images

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NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman (R) poses with a fan as he arrives for the game.Ethan Miller/Getty Images

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