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John Tortorella leads Golden Knights to Stanley Cup Final in first season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 6:53 PM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

John Tortorella leads Golden Knights to Stanley Cup Final in first season
Summary

John Tortorella guided the Vegas Golden Knights to the Stanley Cup Final in the 2025-26 season. The team reached the final after overcoming the Colorado Avalanche, who had the best playoff record. Despite the Knights' six-game loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, Tortorella expressed gratitude for the organization's support and his desire to continue coaching. General manager Kelly McCrimmon previously made a bold coaching change, firing Bruce Cassidy late in the regular season to reinvigorate the team. Management's decision on Tortorella's future is expected soon.

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By the Numbers
  • •Tortorella took over as coach late in the regular season
  • •Golden Knights reached the Stanley Cup Final
  • •Carolina Hurricanes won the Cup in six games
  • •Management to decide on Tortorella's future soon
  • •The Knights aim to build on their playoff success next season
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  • 6:53 PMYahoo Sports — John Tortorella makes a case to stay after leading Golden Knights to the Stanley Cup Final
What they're saying
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The Vegas Golden Knights already made one major coaching decision, and now they likely will need to make another one.

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