Eakin opens scoring in Golden Knights' preseason home opener

Cody Eakin will have a special place in the history books.

The veteran forward opened the scoring for the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday, potting the first-ever goal at the team's home rink, T-Mobile Arena.

The tally came at the 3:44 mark of the first period as Eakin fired a shot by Los Angeles Kings netminder Jack Campbell to give Vegas the early lead in the exhibition match. It marked Eakin's first goal and third point of the preseason.

The Golden Knights held a 3-1 preseason record entering Tuesday's contest.