Golden Knights Raise Stanley Cup Banner, Beat Kraken 4–1 in Opener

Seattle Kraken center Jaden Schwartz dives to try and knock the puck away from Vegas Golden Knights center Chandler Stephenson (20) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Las Vegas on Oct. 10, 2023. John Locher/AP Photo

LAS VEGAS—Jonathan Marchessault scored, Adin Hill made 23 saves and the Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights beat the Seattle Kraken 4–1 on Tuesday night after a banner-raising ceremony.

Conn Smythe winner Marchessault scored in the first game of the season for the fourth straight year and the fifth time in seven seasons with Vegas.