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John Tortorella was hired as Vegas Golden Knights coach with eight games left to spark a playoff push after Bruce Cassidy was fired. Captain Mark Stone said the team’s energy had gone stale and needs a jolt, while Jack Eichel suggested only minor system tweaks and a sharper start are needed as Vegas, third in the Pacific, fights for a wild-card berth.
Logan Thompson says he never wanted Bruce Cassidy to lose his job and credits Cassidy with helping him win a Stanley Cup, while acknowledging the friction that led to Cassidy’s firing and noting Cassidy should land on his feet. He also reflects on his own tough path with Vegas and hints the coaching change is part of a larger shakeup, including a strong 4-0-0 record against his former team since moving to Washington.
Vegas Golden Knights named John Tortorella head coach after firing Bruce Cassidy, hoping his proven energy and no-nonsense style can spark a struggling, talent-rich team that has tumbled in the Pacific standings after the Olympic break; Tortorella brings a Stanley Cup, two Jack Adams Awards, and a reputation for demanding non-negotiables as he tries to turn around a slide and win games.
Vegas Golden Knights hire John Tortorella to spark an eight-game turnaround toward the playoffs, hoping his 23-season NHL coaching résumé, Cup win, and Olympic experience will galvanize the locker room.
Washington defeated Vegas 5-4 in a shootout to pull their playoff odds up to 8.8% from 5.3% after sprinting to a 3-0 lead before Vegas fought back. Dylan Strome forced overtime and the Capitals sealed the win in the shootout, highlighting a still-tight chase for one of the Eastern Conference’s final playoff spots with eight games remaining and a potential maximum of 99 points if they win out.
The Vegas Golden Knights fired Bruce Cassidy and named John Tortorella head coach with eight games left in the regular season, hoping the Cup-winning veteran can spark a late run after Vegas lost 12 of 16 and risked missing the playoffs.
Vegas Golden Knights GM Kelly McCrimmon announced Bruce Cassidy was relieved of his duties and John Tortorella was named head coach, a move aimed at sparking the team during the stretch run. Tortorella is a 23-season NHL veteran, a Stanley Cup winner (2004, Tampa Bay) and two-time Jack Adams Award winner, bringing extensive coaching pedigree after stints with the Flyers, Columbus and others.
The Vegas Golden Knights fired head coach Bruce Cassidy and appointed John Tortorella to lead the team down the stretch, with Vegas at 32-26-16 and third in the Pacific, 3-5-2 in their last 10 games; GM Kelly McCrimmon credited Cassidy for delivering the 2023 Stanley Cup and said Tortorella’s Cup-winning experience will help the club as it navigates a pivotal stretch of the season.
Dylan Strome scored the decisive shootout goal after a tip from Capitals goalie Logan Thompson on Adin Hill, faking a forehand to freeze Hill and roofing a backhand. Thompson then stopped three Knights in the shootout to seal Washington's win, improving his record against Vegas and keeping Strome atop the Capitals' shootout scoring chart this season.
The Washington Capitals built a 3-0 lead against the Vegas Golden Knights, but Vegas stormed back with four unanswered goals to force overtime. The Capitals ultimately won 5-4 in a shootout. Adin Hill struggled for Vegas, while Logan Thompson delivered a clutch glove save in the shootout. Aliaksei Protas exited with an upper-body injury after a collision with Nic Dowd, who returned later and scored. Ovechkin had no goals or defensive shifts, and Washington clings to playoff hopes after a chaotic, late-night game.
Penguins finish a five-game road swing with a 10:00 PM ET puck drop against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena, as Pittsburgh (32-17-15) seeks to extend its edge in the series and keep momentum on the road. The game is on SportsNet Pittsburgh, with radio on 105.9 The X and the Penguins App. Notable notes include Anthony Mantha's scoring rhythm, Kris Letang nearing 800 career points, Sidney Crosby three goals shy of 30, Erik Karlsson continuing to produce, and Evgeni Malkin's five-game suspension; newly acquired Sam Girard could bolster the defense.
Veteran goalie Sergei Bobrovsky, the Florida Panthers’ two-time Vezina winner and pending UFA, is drawing interest from the Vegas Golden Knights and Edmonton Oilers ahead of the trade deadline, with insiders also mentioning Carolina as a potential contender; despite a down season by his numbers, his playoff track record keeps him in demand as Florida weighs its crease situation.
Capitals players mourn Nic Dowd’s trade to Vegas, reflecting on his leadership and locker-room impact as Washington battles for a playoff spot and gears up for a key matchup with the Bruins.
The Vegas Golden Knights acquired forward Nic Dowd from the Washington Capitals in exchange for goaltender Jesper Vikman, a 2027 third-round pick, and a 2029 second-round pick. Dowd, 35, has 16 points in 55 games this season with 2:40 shorthanded time per game (the highest among Capitals forwards and 10th in the NHL) and 113 hits, after spending eight seasons in Washington; he previously posted career highs of 14 goals and 27 points in 2024-25 and has NHL experience with Vancouver and Los Angeles.
The Washington Capitals traded forward Nic Dowd to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for goaltender Jesper Vikman and two future draft picks: a 2029 second-round pick and a 2027 third-round pick (originally from San Jose).