Golden Knights hit ‘Gold Carpet’ ahead of season opener

By John Katsilometes / Las Vegas Review-Journal

October 4, 2018 - 6:49 pm

RJ entertainment columnist John Katsilometes hits the ‘gold carpet’ before the Golden Knights season opener against the Philadelphia Flyers.

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