CAPTION:A Golden Knights fan says the Las Vegas team’s success is beyond anyone’s “wildest dreams.” The expansion team opened the Stanley Cup final with a win over the Washington Capitals but lost Game 2 on Wednesday. (May 31) SOUNDBITE: Chris Gawlik, Fan SOUNDBITE: Stephanie Rayl-Hayes, Fan SOUNDBITE: Nick Constantin, fan SOUNDBITE: Miguel Narvaez, Fan PLACELINE: Las Vegas CREDIT: The Canadian Press STORYLINE:Miguel Narvaez stands in the searing heat outside the home of the Vegas Golden Knights a couple of hours before Game 2 of the Stanley Cup final sporting a custom-made jacket with the signatures of some of his favourite players embroidered on the back.

A few metres away Chris Gawlik wears a Knights hardhat adorned with a goal light to complement the Nevada licence plate dangling from his neck that reads "CUP 4LV." The pair are just two examples of the crazed hockey fans that have fallen in love with the expansion Knights during their improbable run to the Cup final against the Washington Capitals, and the bond the team has made with this city.