Vegas Golden Knights Hire John Tortorella, Reach Stanley Cup Final After Coaching Change
The Vegas Golden Knights fired Bruce Cassidy and hired John Tortorella with eight games left in the regular season. Tortorella led the team to the Stanley Cup Final, where they lost in six games to the Carolina Hurricanes.
The Vegas Golden Knights fired Bruce Cassidy and hired John Tortorella with eight games remaining in the regular season. Under Tortorella, the team went 7-0-1 to close the regular season. The Golden Knights then eliminated Utah and Anaheim in six games each during the first two rounds of the NHL playoffs, and held a 2-1 series lead against the Carolina Hurricanes before losing the Stanley Cup Final in six games. The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6, according to sportsnet.ca. John Tortorella said, 'I've got to swallow this a little bit.' According to nbcsports.com, Tortorella praised the organization and the players, stating, 'I feel very fortunate to get to know the team, get to know the organization. It’s a first-class organization. Just to have the opportunity. I wanted to coach. I want to coach.' John Tortorella's job security with the Vegas Golden Knights remains uncertain, according to bvmsports.com.
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