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Bruce Cassidy Breaks Silence on Golden Knights Firing With Vegas–Utah Series Tied 2-2

Vegas turned to John Tortorella for a late surge that produced a division title.

FILE — Vegas Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy stands behind his bench during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, on March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
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Nov 10, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy takes questions during a presser after the Florida Panthers defeated the Golden Knights 3-2 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Speaking on TNT, Cassidy said the late-season dismissal surprised him and that he wanted to finish the year with Vegas.
  • He added that he is thinking about his next challenge and is ready to return to coaching.
  • After Vegas dismissed him with eight games left, John Tortorella took over and went 7-0-1 to win the Pacific Division.
  • The Golden Knights' first-round matchup with the Utah Mammoth is tied 2-2 with Game 5 at T-Mobile Arena.
  • General manager Kelly McCrimmon said the change was needed to spark a team he believes can win, and some players said Cassidy's message had grown stale.