The Golden Knights hoped to give Las Vegas a reason to cheer when they opened their first ever homestand days after a mass shooting jarred the city.
Consider this a jackpot for Las Vegas' first major professional sports franchise.
Oscar Dansk got his third win in his third career game, and Vegas beat the Colorado Avalanche 7-0 Friday night to extend the best start ever by an NHL expansion team.
The Golden Knights won six of seven during their first string of home games. Their Oct. 10 home opener came nine days after 58 people were killed and nearly 550 were injured at a country music concert.
Vegas coach Gerard Gallant said the team talked a lot about doing its part to keep "Vegas Strong."
"It definitely had a big impact," Gallant said. "It was a tragic night and our players really responded to it. They went out and they supported the city of Las Vegas and they did the best they can. When you come to the rink at that time, that first game, that meant a lot to see that ceremony. It meant a lot to them. It just carried over to our team."
Dansk stopped 32 shots in his second career start. "I've just been trying to work in practice and keep up with the pace with the guys," Dansk said. "Goalie coach Dave [Prior] has been on me quite a bit, keeping me strict with everything, all the details. It's been unexpected, but a lot of fun."
Columbus 2, Winnipeg 1 (OT): Josh Anderson scored 2:38 into overtime and the host Blue Jackets rallied to beat the Jets.
