Rangers hold moment of silence following terrorist attack

The New York Rangers honored the victims of Tuesday's terror attack with a moment of silence prior to puck drop against the Vegas Golden Knights.

Pregame moment of silence for the victims & families affected by the tragic events that took place today. #TogetherWeAreNYC #NYCStrong pic.twitter.com/I1VHpcVcAw

- New York Rangers (@NYRangers) October 31, 2017

"We stand united in the face of those who threaten our freedom in New York, Las Vegas, and throughout the world," said the in-arena announcer.

The moment of silence was in response to an act of terror that occurred Tuesday in Lower Manhattan when a suspect drove a vehicle along a bike path and killed eight people.

Earlier this season, the Golden Knights held a pregame ceremony honoring the 59 people killed in the tragic shooting in Vegas on Oct. 1.

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