“All that and we get a game too?”
Hockey Night in Canada’s Jim Hughson said it best after the show the Vegas Golden Knights put on before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.
An outdoor pre-game concert by Lil Jon, an elaborate on-ice show that would put Medieval Times to shame, and introductions performed by Michael Buffer made for a unique introduction to the Cup Final.
All as Elvis impersonators watched from the front row.
It was impossible to live up to that kind of hype – except no it wasn’t – because Game 1 between the Vegas Golden Knights and Washington Capitals was as entertaining a game you could ask for, ending in a 6-4 win for the home team.
Here’s what the Stanley Cup Final looked like in Vegas:
Getting closer. See you for Game 1 tonight on @NHLonNBCSports pic.twitter.com/zYVHlUFqyd
— Liam McHugh (@liam_mchugh) May 28, 2018
Whoa! š® @MGMGrandās Leo the Lion made sure to #KnightUp before tonightās Game 1 of the #StanleyCup Final! #VegasBorn
šø: @johnnykats pic.twitter.com/PJGFzzjqgR— Las Vegas RJ Sports (@RJ_Sports) May 28, 2018
Not to be overshadowed by a Lambo….@ChanceNHL arrived in Knight Rider pic.twitter.com/ng6c5EnBNR
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) May 28, 2018
Tune in now to #StanleyCup LIVE outside @TMobileArena with @bluemangroup and @LilJon! š„https://t.co/ayqx7GR1E1š„ pic.twitter.com/yFOw1pSqjN
— NHL (@NHL) May 28, 2018
Weāre live at Game 1 of the #StanleyCup Final here in Vegas (with @LilJon). Follow along on our Instagram Story! pic.twitter.com/UVdZv5aslr
— NHL (@NHL) May 28, 2018
š„
fire up that
LOUD
š„@LilJon pic.twitter.com/lFSisvMzoC
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) May 28, 2018
It's showtime. #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/zTT34o7h51
— NHL (@NHL) May 28, 2018
Hockey in the desert š pic.twitter.com/fmcqLpBGtN
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) May 29, 2018
Here for hockey, in Vegas. #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/s1d5YHmmSl
— NHL (@NHL) May 29, 2018
Vegas sure knows how to put on a show! š¤© pic.twitter.com/v2uGfgJ7r8
— NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) May 29, 2018
No one does entertainment like Vegas does.
How about that pregame show? #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/dpB74S46st
— NHL (@NHL) May 29, 2018
Best player intros ever? Best player intros ever.
Thanks Michael Buffer. #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/EirwkzDCD0
— NHL (@NHL) May 29, 2018
LET'S GET READYYYY TO RUMMBLLLLLE
*runs through a wall* pic.twitter.com/45LkKz5AK0
— NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) May 29, 2018
Famous fans like @steveaoki all over the place? That's just icing on the cake š. #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/Zkx8NrxvAW
— NHL (@NHL) May 29, 2018
It was LOUD outside @TMobileArena after the @GoldenKnights' equalizer! #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/70w5nWrKdV
— NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) May 29, 2018
what happens in vegas… pic.twitter.com/63jv5km3s8
— NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) May 29, 2018
None other than Wolverine with the 3rd period pump-up for the @GoldenKnights. #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/faAvvu0Dj0
— NHL (@NHL) May 29, 2018
Tomas Nosek scored the game-winning goal and added the empty-netter as the Golden Knights took Game 1 of the #StanleyCup Final.
He's your @GatoradeCanada Performer of the Night! #CoolAsIce pic.twitter.com/hRUNcyQmWW
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) May 29, 2018