When you win the Stanley Cup, you celebrate accordingly.
That’s exactly what the Vegas Golden Knights did on Saturday, when their Stanley Cup parade toured the Las Vegas Strip with fans in the streets following the franchise’s first championship since its inception six years ago.
But one player from the Golden Knights seemed to be enjoying the party more than his teammates.
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William Karlsson speaks during a Golden Knights victory parade and rally in front of T-Mobile Arena on June 17, 2023 in Las Vegas. (Jeff Bottari/NHLI via Getty Images)
William Karlsson, an original Golden Knight who followed the NHL expansion draft, went viral on social media with a speech no Las Vegas fan will ever forget.
He also slipped on the steps as the team was being announced to the crowd, prompting several teammates to help him up.
Karlsson was holding a can that appeared to be an alcoholic beverage, but then again, the celebration was drawing near and he was certainly making the most of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in Sin City.
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When it came time for Karlsson to hold the microphone, he also made the most of that opportunity to say whatever was on his mind.
It began with Karlsson initiating a «Go, Knights, Go» chant while removing his shirt and throwing it into the crowd.
«So this guy, this fucking guy, he was here on day one, and I know you guys have been here on day one,» said a shirtless Karlsson, speaking of teammate Jonathan Marchessault, to cheers. crew.
«You guys are so amazing.»
It was supposed to be a presentation for Marchessault, the winner of the Conn Smythe Trophy for MVP of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. But Karlsson continued with a shot against the Arizona Coyotes.
For what reason? We may never know.
William Karlsson of the Golden Knights during a victory parade and rally on the Las Vegas Strip on June 17, 2023. (Candice Ward/Getty Images)
«We played Arizona in the first game and we beat them,» he said. «And I had no points, but that’s okay because I was fucking great that year. But you guys were better. We’ve had ups and downs on this journey to the cup.»
Karlsson said: «We’ve been waiting six long years for this guy to be MVP, Jonathan Marchessault.»
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Eventually, Karlsson needed his mic removed to make way for Conn Smythe’s winner at Marchessault, but the striker’s night wasn’t over yet.
ABBA’s «Dancing Queen» began playing over the speakers, and the Swedish-born Karlsson immediately jumped on one of the speakers to sing along with the crowd. The moment also came after taking a sip from the Stanley Cup.
«Good evening to Williams Karlsson and Williams Karlsson only,» 8 News Now’s Logan Reever wrote on Twitter.
In 22 playoff games between the Winnipeg Jets, Edmonton Oilers, Dallas Stars and Florida Panthers, Karlsson had 11 goals and six assists for a total of 17 points, plus 11 on the ice.
William Karlsson celebrates with teammates onstage during a Golden Knights victory parade and rally outside T-Mobile Arena on June 17, 2023 in Las Vegas. (Jeff Bottari/NHLI via Getty Images)
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He had his third most productive year in the league during the regular season, scoring 53 points (14 goals, 39 assists) in 82 complete games.