Fleury: 'Sorry we couldn't bring it home'

The fairytale didn't end the way the Golden Knights wanted.

Vegas lost four straight games for the first time this season, and it happened in the Stanley Cup Final.

The Washington Capitals are Cup champions, and Vegas goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury spoke in a somber Knights locker room after the game Thursday, praising his team's new and rabid supporters.

"Thank you for all the support throughout the season," Fleury told reporters. "From day one, they've been incredible. Sorry we couldn't bring it home."

Fleury, who became the face of the club, struggled in the Cup Final, but knows his team - which didn't exist a year ago - has a lot to be proud of after its inaugural season.

"It was pretty quiet in here after the game," he said. "Nobody talked about it. I think we all need a little time to realize what we've done."

The Golden Knights' magical run is over, but it was some ride.