Golden Knights defenseman Deryk Engelland speaks to media Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, at the team’s practice facility, about the emotions he expects on Tuesday during the team’s home opener at T-Mobile Arena. An emotional pregame ceremony is planned to honor the victims and first responders of the Las Vegas mass shooting on Oct 1, 2017. (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Knights forward Erik Haula talks about being on the Strip during Sunday’s mass shooting following practice Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017, at City National Arena. (David Schoen/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Knights defenseman Brad Hunt talks about battling for a roster spot Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, at City National Arena. (David Schoen/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Former Philadelphia Flyers center Pierre-Edouard Bellemare says he is comfortable with role on Golden Knights. (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore talks about his play in the preseason Thursday night at T-Mobile Arena. (David Schoen/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Knights center Cody Eakin expects T-Mobile Arena to be a tough place for visiting teams to play in. (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant gives his thoughts on goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury’s debut Saturday, Sept. 24, 2017 in the team’s preseason 4-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks. (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Knights defenseman Nate Schmidt talks about the best and worst golfers on the team Saturday at City National Arena. (David Schoen/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Knights goaltender Calvin Pickard talks about Friday’s day off after practice Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, at City National Arena. (David Schoen/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Knights forward talks about the ingredients for a good forward line. (David Schoen/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Coach Gerard Gallant saw lots to like in the Golden Knights’ 9-4 win on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Vancouver. (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Knights forward Paul Thompson not looking too far ahead after good first day of practice with the team on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017. (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant talks about building chemistry in training camp on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, at City National Arena. (David Schoen/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Knights defenseman Nate Schmidt talks about pre-camp testing and the opening of training camp on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017. (Ed Graney/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Defenseman Clayton Stoner is hoping to bounce back from abdominal surgery and make the Golden Knights roster. (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Free agent forward Reid Duke’s goal is to make the NHL this season with the Golden Knights. (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Knights forward Reilly Smith speaks at the Coast X Coast Foundation’s Ride for the Fallen on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, at Pkwy Tavern. (David Schoen/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Alex Tuch, one of the few players at VGK Development Camp with a chance to make Opening Night roster chose to participate in the camp, even though he didn’t have to. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)