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Las Vegas Review-Journal

April 9, 2018 - 3:43 pm

The playoffs are almost here and it’s time for reflection on the Golden Knights’ historic inaugural season.

It begs the question: is the “Vegas Flu” real?

Early in the season, the infamous “Vegas Flu” hit opposing teams coming to T-Mobile Arena, sending questions on if a night of partying on the Strip prior to a game contributed to the Golden Knights’ stunning home win percentage.

Sports columnist Ed Graney and entertainment columnist John Katsilometes break it all down in the video above.

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