On Thursday, a 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit west of the Las Vegas Valley, but it did not deter Golden Knights fans from attending watch parties for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Carolina Hurricanes. Locations such as T-Mobile Arena and Henderson's Water Street Plaza were filled with enthusiastic supporters. Fans described the watch party experience as similar to being at the game, with one attendee, Amy Long, noting it was 'like being at a game without people on the ice.' The Golden Knights initially led the game, but the Hurricanes came back to win 3-2 in overtime, evening the series at 1-1. The atmosphere at the watch parties was described as electric, with families and children enjoying the games together. However, some fans faced challenges in accessing the games due to DirecTV's ongoing dispute with Scripps, which has heightened the importance of these community gatherings for those unable to watch from home. Fans expressed their love for the sport and the community spirit that surrounds the Golden Knights, highlighting the unique bond formed through shared experiences during the playoffs.