A Night to Remember: 3 Observations as Golden Knights Defeat Blackhawks in Home Opener

The Golden Knights are known for their pregame theatrics, and they didn't cut any corners in their 10th season. The 'Season X' pregame show included a walk down memory lane with a nostalgic video, and finished with a call to the city's rich history with neon signs.

The good time certainly didn't stop when the Golden Knights struck first. After spending most of the 2025-26 season playing catch-up, the fans were all-too eager to cheer as their team took a two-goal lead and spent the rest of the night fending off every push that the Connor Bedard-less Blackhawks could muster. And in the end, when the final horn sounded on a 5-2 Golden Knights victory, well, they liked that too.

Usually, an NHL debut is enough cause for celebration. But tonight, 20-year-old Trevor Connelly killed two birds with one stone and became the second-ever Golden Knight to score a goal in his NHL debut.