The NHL resumed its Lake Tahoe outdoor game between the Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights at 9:02 p.m. local time (12:02 a.m. ET), after it was paused for over eight hours because of deteriorating ice conditions following the first period Saturday.
Puck drop was at 12:12 p.m. PT under intense sunshine that was melting snow around the rink and causing problems with the ice. The Avalanche led the Golden Knights 1-0 after the first period on a goal by defenseman Samuel Girard. The teams left for their dressing rooms and remained there until NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced the game would be completed later Saturday.