Watch: Longtime Vegas resident Engelland delivers emotional pregame speech
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Super cool scene in Vegas tonight as the Knights, Coyotes and heroes from the Vegas shooting stand united before the home opener pic.twitter.com/6lW3ksn1Er
— Brady Trettenero (@BradyTrett) October 11, 2017
In what was already an emotional scene, Golden Knights defenseman Deryk Engelland - who has longstanding roots in the city of Las Vegas - delivered a moving speech to fans and players at T-Mobile Arena prior to puck drop Tuesday.
If that wasn't enough, Engelland wired home a slap shot for the club's second goal just over four minutes into the opening frame.
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