Of course, that was only the beginning as the Vegas Golden Knights embarked on a stunning run to the Stanley Cup Final, with their magical story eventually being brought to an end by the Washington Capitals in five games.
Despite suffering heartbreak, and NBC will be airing Game 5 of the 2018 Stanley Cup Final again today, it was still an incredible year for the Golden Knights.
One that may never be repeated again.
And it is important we draw hope from the many moments of brilliance and sheer ecstasy we were treated to throughout 2017-18.