The Golden Knights played their first game on October 6 against the Dallas Stars with Neal scoring the franchise's first two goals to come from behind en route to their first victory, by a score of 2-1.
The Golden Knights played their first game on October 6,2017 against the Dallas Stars with Neal scoring the franchise's first goal at 10:27 of the third period. Neal later scored again to come from behind en route to their first victory, by a score of 2-1.