from Ed Graney of the Las Vegas Review-Journal,

When you and your friends order another round in the coming years and someone suggests a game of Trivial Pursuit All-Star Sports, remember the name James Neal.

He just became an answer.

A few weeks ago, the guy wasn’t even skating. A few days ago, it was uncertain he would dress for the season opener of the Golden Knights.

Now, he’s the man who forever etched his likeness into the pages of the NHL expansion team’s record book.

Neal scored both third-period goals in a 2-1 win against Dallas at American Airlines Center on Friday night, allowing the Knights to depart the franchise’s inaugural game victorious.

“To see how happy the guys were to start the season with a new team and a fresh start, we all have an opportunity,” Neal said. “I started my career here in Dallas, so it was funny coming back here.”

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The Dallas side and condensed video of the game are below.