The Vegas Golden Knights celebrate after a goal against the Colorado Avalanche last night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Photo: David Becker/NHLI via Getty Images
Well, that's a bummer.
The big picture:The Colorado Avalanche's season opener last night against the Vegas Golden Knights ended with a 4-8 loss.
Mikko Rantanen scored a hat trick for Colorado, the eighth of his career.
What's next: The Avs make their home debut Saturday against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
