Vegas Golden Knights Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – New Coach, Post-Olympic Skid and More – The Hockey Writers – Vegas Golden Knights

Here is a look at the biggest stories surrounding the Vegas Golden Knights right now, along with their upcoming schedule for the week of March 30 – April 4, 2026, as they head into the final stretch of the regular season.

Bruce Cassidy Relieved of Duties

In a shocking late-season move announced yesterday (March 29), general manager Kelly McCrimmon fired head coach Bruce Cassidy.

Despite Cassidy leading the team to a Stanley Cup in 2023, management felt a drastic change was needed with only eight games remaining in the regular season.

The John Tortorella Era Begins

Veteran head coach John Tortorella has been named the team’s fourth head coach in franchise history. Tortorella—fresh off an assistant coaching gold medal with Team USA at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics—brings his notoriously fiery, demanding style to a star-studded locker room. Management is betting on his ability to spark a roster that features elite talent like Jack Eichel, Mitch Marner, and Mark Stone.

The Post-Olympic Skid

The coaching change was directly fueled by the team’s sharp decline since returning from the Olympic break. Vegas has gone a dismal 5-10-2 in that span, losing three in a row and six of their last seven games. While they still sit in third place in the Pacific Division with a 32-26-16 record (80 points), their goaltending and defense have severely struggled, and they have blown numerous points by losing 16 games in overtime or shootouts this season.

Golden Knights Upcoming Schedule

Tortorella will make his debut behind the bench tonight as the Golden Knights look to right the ship.

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