John Tortorella Transforms Vegas Golden Knights Ahead of Playoffs
Golden Knights record since hiring John Tortorella: How new Vegas coach has turned team around to set up playoffs run
Yahoo! NewsImage: Yahoo! News
Since hiring John Tortorella as head coach on March 29, 2025, the Vegas Golden Knights have achieved a record of 7-0-1, clinching the Pacific Division title. Tortorella's leadership has revitalized the team, steering them into the playoffs after a struggling season under former coach Bruce Cassidy.
- 01John Tortorella has led the Golden Knights to a 7-0-1 record since his hiring.
- 02The team clinched the Pacific Division title with 15 points in their last eight games.
- 03Before Tortorella's arrival, the Golden Knights were struggling with a record of 32-26-16.
- 04Tortorella brings extensive coaching experience, including a Stanley Cup win in 2004.
- 05The Golden Knights will face the Utah Mammoth in the first round of the playoffs.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The Vegas Golden Knights have turned their season around under new head coach John Tortorella, who was hired on March 29, 2025. Since his appointment, the team has gone 7-0-1, securing 15 points in their final eight games and clinching the Pacific Division title by two points over the Edmonton Oilers. Previously, the Golden Knights were struggling, sitting at 32-26-16 and barely holding onto a playoff position. Tortorella, a seasoned coach with a Stanley Cup victory in 2004 with the Tampa Bay Lightning, was brought in to revitalize the team after they lost seven of their last eight games. The Golden Knights will now face the Utah Mammoth in the first round of the playoffs, while the Oilers will compete against the Anaheim Ducks.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The Golden Knights' turnaround under Tortorella boosts local excitement and support for the team as they head into the playoffs.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
Do you think the Golden Knights will go far in the playoffs under Tortorella?
Connecting to poll...
More about Vegas Golden Knights
Golden Knights and Mammoth Set for Exciting First-Round NHL Playoff Clash
Yahoo! News • Apr 19, 2026
Ranking Potential Stanley Cup Finals Matchups for the Vegas Golden Knights
Yahoo! News • Apr 18, 2026
NHL Playoff Updates: Maple Leafs Lottery Odds, Blackhawks GM Extension, and Vegas Division Title
Yahoo! News • Apr 16, 2026
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.