LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Vegas Golden Knights are officially Stanley Cup champions after defeating the Florida Panthers 9-3 on Tuesday night to win its first championship. Celebrations erupted across the valley including on social media. Here's a look at real-time reactions.
VGK fans showed immense support for the Knights Game 5 with their attendance. According to officials with the team, tonight's attendance was 19,058, the "largest crowd in VGK history."
Las Vegas Aces A'ja Wilson gives a shoutout to the Golden Knights, saying "get you one!"
GET YOU ONE @GoldenKnights !!!!
— A'ja Wilson (@_ajawilson22) June 14, 2023
Former Las Vegas Raiders quarterback, Derek Carr, also gives a shoutout to the Golden Knights congratulating them on their Stanley Cup Final win. Both the Aces and Raiders have been pouring support into the Golden Knights as they have worked their way to Game 5 of the final.
Congrats @GoldenKnights 🔥🔥🔥
— Derek Carr (@derekcarrqb) June 14, 2023
Las Vegas mayor, Carolyn Goodman shares some good words as the Vegas Golden Knights hoist the Stanley Cup. Goodman previously accepted a bet with the Dallas mayor as the Knights won in the Western Conference Final.
Congratulations to the @GoldenKnights for bringing the #StanleyCup to Las Vegas! What an incredible run from a great team, champions one and all. Las Vegas is truly a major league city and a city of champions! Can’t wait to present keys to the city to the team. pic.twitter.com/4Pe4qZYPIf
— Carolyn G. Goodman (@mayoroflasvegas) June 14, 2023
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said the Vegas Golden Knights, "were here when this city needed them the most, now the community gets to celebrate with them."
They were here when this city needed them the most.
— LVMPD (@LVMPD) June 14, 2023
Now, this community gets to celebrate with them.
Congratulations @GoldenKnights on your #StanleyCup Championship.
Let's show the world the way only Las Vegas can celebrate, together.#UKnightTheRealm #Vegasborn #GoKnightsGo pic.twitter.com/QxDqSsnY0R
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas also congratulated the team on Twitter, saying they "never had a doubt."
NEVER A DOUBT 😏 CONGRATS CHAMPS 🏆#VegasBorn | @GoldenKnights pic.twitter.com/1IIQlvBulm
— UNLV Athletics (@UNLVathletics) June 14, 2023
Clark County commissioner Michael Naft congratulated the team on their win alongside the Clark County Government Twitter page. Naft showed a picture of him supporting the Knights since 2018!
Like you’ve been with us we’ve been with you, @GoldenKnights! What a ride. Congratulations to OUR World Champion Las Vegas Golden Knights! #GoKnightsGo #UKnightTheRealm 📷2017-2018 Inagural Season pic.twitter.com/p2n8ArZlU6
— Michael Naft (@MichaelNaft) June 14, 2023
Congratulations @GoldenKnights - #StanleyCup Champions!
— Clark County Nevada (@ClarkCountyNV) June 14, 2023
It has been an amazing ride this season and the past 6 years. Proud of #VegasBorn and how they represent Las #Vegas on and off the ice.
The #GoldenKnights did it! Let's celebrate #LasVegas! #UKnightTheRealm #GoKnightsGo pic.twitter.com/DkWt4gojOA
It was a historic KNIGHT for Las Vegas! Congratulations to the @GoldenKnights, #StanleyCup Champions! This is such an iconic moment for our city and we couldn't be more proud.
— The Neon Museum (@NeonMuseum) June 14, 2023
Cheers to an incredible season and an unforgettable victory! #VGK #GoldenKnights pic.twitter.com/2FXyMxLLSu
The Knights are also grabbing national attention. Vice President Kamala Harris congratulated the team.
"The Golden Knights are Vegas born, and now Stanley Cup champions," she said. "Congratulations on an incredible season."
Go Knights Go!
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) June 14, 2023
The @GoldenKnights are Vegas born, Vegas bred, and now Stanley Cup Champions. Congratulations on an incredible season.
GO @GOLDENKNIGHTS GO!!!
— Senator Jacky Rosen (@SenJackyRosen) June 14, 2023
The Stanley Cup is coming home to Las Vegas!!
This is a tremendous accomplishment, and they have made all of us so proud!
Congratulations @GoldenKnights! All of Nevada is celebrating this incredible victory tonight. Our Vegas Golden Knights are bringing the #StanleyCup home. #GoKnightsGo! https://t.co/ZTXPKle65W
— Senator Cortez Masto (@SenCortezMasto) June 14, 2023
#GoKnightsGo Proud of you bringing the Stanley Cup to Las Vegas for the 1st time, but not the last! https://t.co/vrgyvBh2QF
— Steven Horsford (@StevenHorsford) June 14, 2023
We did it! What a treat to watch this team make us proud all season long.
— Dina Titus (@repdinatitus) June 14, 2023
This victory belongs to #OnlyInDistrictOne! #VegasBorn pic.twitter.com/9lzxfwRQfF
Congratulations to our @GoldenKnights on winning the 2023 Stanley Cup! #GoKnightsGo pic.twitter.com/fI6f42YM4C
— Councilwoman Victoria Seaman (@VictoriaDseaman) June 14, 2023
Congratulations to the champs, our #VegasBorn @GoldenKnights! https://t.co/e1kVD0aIUP
— Harry Reid International Airport (@LASairport) June 14, 2023
Las Vegas Strip properties are sharing their congratulations for the Vegas Golden Knights. Planet Hollywood, MGM Resorts, Mandalay Bay and Planet Hollywood say they "can't be more proud!"
We will be throwing a @GoldenKnights party until further notice.🥳 CONGRATS CHAMPS!🏆 pic.twitter.com/R7WbvF1Zgi
— Planet Hollywood (@PHVegas) June 14, 2023
From being #VegasBorn to the 2023 champions! We couldn't be more proud of you @GoldenKnights! Congrats on such an epic season! #uKnightTheRealm https://t.co/Q8L86adOul
— MGM Resorts (@MGMResortsIntl) June 14, 2023
Congratulations to our @GoldenKnights champions! Time to celebrate and paint the city in gold! 💛#UKnightTheRealm #VegasBorn https://t.co/sxIIchuCDC
— Mandalay Bay Resort (@MandalayBay) June 14, 2023
Vegas Takes the Throne as Stanley Cup Victors!
— The Mirage (@TheMirageLV) June 14, 2023
Congrats Golden Knights!!! 💛🎉⚔️#UKnightTheRealm pic.twitter.com/Jow7piukvo
Officials with the City of Las Vegas also welcomed the Stanley Cup to Fabulous Las Vegas!
Welcome to the fabulous Las Vegas, Lord Stanley 🤩
— City of Las Vegas (@CityOfLasVegas) June 14, 2023
We have a few ideas of places for you to visit 😉
Have your people call our people 📱 https://t.co/VIvVOsFOtM
We got the #StanleyCup 🏆 congrats @GoldenKnights 🔥 #UKnightTheRealm pic.twitter.com/o90yCrzFf2
— Harrah's Las Vegas (@HarrahsVegas) June 14, 2023
What a fabulous win @GoldenKnights 🦩🏆🦩🏆 #UKnightTheRealm pic.twitter.com/tfVveSy1iP
— Flamingo Las Vegas (@FlamingoVegas) June 14, 2023
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) June 14, 2023
CONQUERED! ⚔
— City of Henderson (@cityofhenderson) June 14, 2023
For the first time in history, your @GoldenKnights are the @StanleyCup CHAMPIONS! 🏆
Thanks for rooting on the Knights with us at Water Street Plaza all season long! #GoKnightsGo! #UKnightTheRealm pic.twitter.com/8r2d5rusEe
Good and red glows on @HighRollerVegas to celebrate the win! pic.twitter.com/hYlsFYOCfs
— The LINQ (@TheLINQ) June 14, 2023
Congratulations to the @GoldenKnights! We can’t wait to host @StanleyCup in the Paddock Club 🏆
— F1 Las Vegas (@F1LasVegas) June 14, 2023
Those are our Golden Misfits!! 🏒🥅⚔️🚨🏆
— Bolden Area Command (@LVMPDBAC) June 14, 2023
Congrats Vegas Golden Knights on an extremely well deserved win!
Sorry kitties, time for your cat nap, but seriously congrats on getting this far & pushing our Golden Knights to be their best 🔥#BoldenPride #LVMPD #VGK #GoKnightsGo pic.twitter.com/QUDmlDOnpP
Realm Uknighted! We’re so proud to be official partners of the 2023 Stanley Cup Champions @vegasgoldenknights! #GoKnightsGo #VegasBorn pic.twitter.com/WGtOayH6vC
— The STRAT Las Vegas (@stratvegas) June 14, 2023