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.
Open this photo in gallery: Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Deryk Engelland honours first responders to the shooting in Las Vegas. John Locher/The Associated Press
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Open this photo in gallery: First responders are honoured prior to the Las Vegas Golden Knights' inaugural regular-season home opener. Bruce Bennett/Getty Images
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Open this photo in gallery: 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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Open this photo in gallery: Advertising on the boards was replaced with a #VegasStrong message. Kirby Lee
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Open this photo in gallery: Fans arrive for the game. Bruce Bennett/Getty Images
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Open this photo in gallery: Golden Knights goalie, Marc-Andre Fleury, autographs a homemade mask for Luc Roy of Nevada. Ethan Miller/Getty Images
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Open this photo in gallery: 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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Open this photo in gallery: Blue Man Group members arrive at the Golden Knights' inaugural home opener. Ethan Miller/Getty Images
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Open this photo in gallery: Golden Knights player, Cody Eakin, poses with a fan as he arrives. Ethan Miller/Getty Images
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Open this photo in gallery: NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman (R) poses with a fan as he arrives for the game. Ethan Miller/Getty Images
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