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Source: Fox News
Summary
The Vegas Golden Knights swept the Colorado Avalanche 4-0, advancing to the Stanley Cup Final for the third time in their history. The team made a coaching change during the regular season, firing Bruce Cassidy and replacing him with John Tortorella. The Golden Knights won seven of their last eight games to secure a playoff spot and later defeated the Utah Mammoth and Anaheim Ducks. Mark Stone and Cole Smith scored in the Game 4 win, and goaltender Carter Hart made 20 saves.
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The game followed a familiar script.
Vegas made a coaching change mid-season, and it worked. They won seven of their last eight games, then knocked off the top-seeded Avalanche.
Tortorella, a coach with a Stanley Cup title under his belt, is now four wins away from another championship.
The Golden Knights’ defense frustrated Colorado, and their goaltender made 20 saves to secure the shutout.
This one felt recognizable early, as Vegas’ late-season surge carried over into the playoffs.
Original Observation: The Golden Knights’ path to the Stanley Cup Final is a story of momentum and adjustments, not unlike their 2021 run.
Author: Evan Null
