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Vegas Golden Knights, Todd Brunson Pay Tribute to Doyle Brunson During NHL Playoff Game

Doyle Brunson was more than just a poker player — he was a Las Vegas icon. As such, during the third period of the Vegas Golden Knights NHL playoff game against the Dallas Stars, the local team paid tribute to the late "Texas Dolly."

Brunson, who passed away at 89 last weekend, was an avid Knights fan, an expansion team that came to Las Vegas in 2017. On Friday night, the Knights hosted the Stars at T-Mobile Arena for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. The winner of the series will advance to the Stanley Cup Finals for a shot at hoisting the Stanley Cup.