There was a solemn mood to the start of the Golden Knights’ home opener, which came nine days after the Oct. 1 mass shooting on the Strip.
Expect a more festive atmosphere Friday.
The Knights plan to unveil an elaborate pregame show prior to their 7:30 p.m. game against the Detroit Red Wings along with several in-game entertainment productions that originally were scheduled to debut Tuesday.
“Because of the tone of what was happening that night, the community needed a group hug from 17,000 people, and we understood,” said Jonny Greco, the club’s vice president of events and entertainment.