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Knight time: What to watch for as Vegas gets ready for new season

Sep 19, 2024 (2 a.m.)

By Jack Williams

It will be a while before the Vegas Golden Knights swing the gates open to the Fortress—their first regular season game isn’t until October 9 against the Colorado Avalanche at T-Mobile Arena—but they’ve now officially begun preparations.

David Becker / AP

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel, left, and Tomas Hertl (48) celebrate after Eichel scored against the Minnesota Wild during the first period Friday, April 12, 2024, in Las Vegas.

Sep 19, 2024 (2 a.m.)

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By Jack Williams

It will be a while before the Vegas Golden Knights swing the gates open to the Fortress—their first regular season game isn’t until October 9 against the Colorado Avalanche at T-Mobile Arena—but they’ve now officially begun preparations.

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