Vegas Golden Knights' inaugural-season Stanley Cup Final run at T-Mobile Arena

The Vegas Golden Knights began play in the NHL's 2017–2018 season and played home games at T-Mobile Arena, which opened in April 2016. In their inaugural season the Golden Knights reached the Stanley Cup Final in 2018, an unprecedented achievement for an expansion team and a major event in Las Vegas sports lore. The team's rapid success greatly increased local interest in professional hockey and contributed to the arena's role as a regional entertainment venue.