John Tortorella leads Vegas Golden Knights to Stanley Cup Final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 9:50 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
John Tortorella has guided the Vegas Golden Knights to the Stanley Cup Final in his first season as their head coach. Following his appointment just weeks before the playoffs, Tortorella has compiled a playoff record of 12-4. This marks his return to the Final more than 20 years after winning the Stanley Cup with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2004. Tortorella's playoff coaching history spans 138 games and includes a mixed record across four teams, but he has tallied the sixth-most playoff wins among active NHL coaches. The Golden Knights will now await their opponent in the Finals as the playoffs continue.
- •Tortorella has a career playoff record of 68-68.
- •He won the Stanley Cup with the Lightning in 2004.
- •The Golden Knights' playoff record stands at 12-4 entering the Finals.
- •Tortorella's coaching history includes 138 playoff games.
- 9:50 PMYahoo Sports — Inside John Tortorella's playoff record and stats: How many Stanley Cups does Golden Knights coach have in NHL career?
"Here's a breakdown of Tortorella's playoff history in his career.
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