Watch: NHL expansion facts since 1991

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Jerome Miron / USA TODAY Sports

The Vegas Golden Knights will host their first home game Tuesday night, and in honor of the special occasion, here's a look at some interesting tidbits and facts about fellow expansion franchises since 1991.

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Elias Pettersson gets the @Canucks on the board first! 🚨

Boeser collects 500th career point on Pettersson's opener 🎉

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Chicago Blackhawks

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DONATO OVERTIME WINNER!!!

Blackhawks end 6-game skid with Donato's OT snipe 🎯

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Leafs drop 5th straight at home in regulation vs. Wild

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Hellebuyck helps Devils beat Capitals after being held out vs. Jets

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Barred from competing in Canada, Russia wants WJHC relocated or canceled

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THE @FLAPANTHERS HAVE TAKEN THE LEAD! 🤯 They were down 4-2 going into the third!

Panthers erase 4-1 deficit to stun Red Wings in regulation 😼

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What a way to celebrate your 26th birthday🔥 Shane Pinto has his second of the night and the OT winner🚨 #NHL

Pinto celebrates 26th birthday in style with OT winner 🥳

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Minnesota Wild

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OHH BABY A TRIPLE!!!

Boldy bags 2nd hat trick of season 🧢

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MacKinnon, Makar exit with lower-body injuries vs. Senators

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Finnish native Aho scores twice as Hurricanes top Kraken in Helsinki

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Report: Hurricanes interested in Erik Karlsson

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