Tortorella storms off after Ducks elimination amid McNabb suspension backlash
After Vegas eliminated Anaheim in six games, coach John Tortorella skipped the playoff handshake and postgame press conference amid speculation the move was a temper tantrum tied to Brayden McNabb’s suspension for a hit on Ryan Poehling; Elliotte Friedman suggested the suspension sparked the reaction, noting Poehling’s injury and the Department of Player Safety’s ruling. Vegas advances to face the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Finals starting May 20.