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Tortorella takes over as Golden Knights interim coach

PUBLISHED Mar 29, 2026, 11:57 PM ET

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Las Vegas — The Vegas Golden Knights fired head coach Bruce Cassidy Sunday and appointed John Tortorella as interim coach with eight regular-season games remaining. The organization announced the change after a three-game skid; Tortorella arrived Sunday night and met with players Monday at the team’s Summerlin practice facility. Las Vegas players responded with a 4-2 win Monday, with Adin Hill making 22 saves, and Tortorella stressing mindset and 'hardness' rather than tactical overhaul. General manager Kelly McCrimmon cited a lost spark as rationale; Cassidy is now available and Peter DeBoer is noted as a potential offseason candidate.

By Sarah Whitman | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Cassidy led Vegas to the 2023 Stanley Cup but later presided over a multi-game skid.
Sunday: Vegas fired Bruce Cassidy and announced hiring John Tortorella as interim coach.
Monday morning: Tortorella addressed players and media at the Summerlin practice facility.
Monday night: Vegas won 4-2 in Tortorella’s debut; Adin Hill made 22 saves.
Postgame: Articles noted Cassidy’s availability and DeBoer’s potential offseason candidacy.

News Intelligence

If you're a Golden Knights fan, this shake-up could reignite the team's spark. Tortorella's focus on mindset and 'hardness' might just be the change needed. Keep an eye on the next few games to see if the team's performance improves.

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Who Benefited

The Vegas Golden Knights benefited immediately with a 4-2 win under John Tortorella, and Tortorella benefited by securing the interim coaching role and platform to influence the club down the stretch.

Who Impacted

Bruce Cassidy suffered the loss of his coaching position with the Golden Knights, and some fans publicly expressed sadness and surprise at his dismissal.

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Articles Published:: 10
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Who Benefited

Who Impacted

Bruce Cassidy suffered the loss of his coaching position with the Golden Knights, and some fans publicly expressed sadness and surprise at his dismissal.