Las Vegas’ Seven of Eight Wins Secure Pacific Division Title and Playoffs

The Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League (NHL) fired head coach Bruce Tortorella on June 15, 2026, two days after the team lost in the finals, according to SPORT1. The move follows a season in which the team won the Pacific Division title.

Why was Bruce Tortorella dismissed?

The organization ended Tortorella’s tenure following a defeat in the championship finals. According to SPORT1, the decision to terminate the coach occurred within 48 hours of the team’s final game of the season.

What was the team’s record under Tortorella?

Tortorella led the Las Vegas-based club to a victory in the Pacific Division. According to SPORT1, the team also won seven of eight regular-season games during a specific stretch of the campaign.

The Golden Knights compete in the NHL, which is the premier professional ice hockey league in North America.

The organization has not named a replacement for the head coaching position as of June 17, 2026.