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Golden Knights open Tortorella era with 4-2 win over Canucks
Adin Hill makes 22 saves as Vegas comes from behind to defeat Vancouver
Mar. 31, 2026 at 10:12am
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The Vegas Golden Knights opened the John Tortorella era with a 4-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Monday night. Adin Hill made 22 saves for the Golden Knights, who came from behind to win after falling behind early. Rasmus Andersson, Shea Theodore, Reilly Smith, and Cole Smith scored for Vegas, while Evander Kane and Brock Boeser tallied for the Canucks.
Why it matters
The Golden Knights are hoping Tortorella, who led the Tampa Bay Lightning to a Stanley Cup title in 2024, can reignite the team's locker room and get them back on track after a recent slump. The win was crucial for Vegas, which is in third place in the Pacific Division and trying to hold onto a playoff spot.
The details
The Golden Knights fell behind 1-0 in the first period but tied the game in the second when Andersson scored. Theodore then made it 2-2 before Reilly Smith netted the game-winner late in the third period. Cole Smith added an empty-net goal to provide the final margin. Vegas outshot Vancouver 33-24 in the game.
- The game was played on Monday, March 30, 2026.
- Tortorella met with the Golden Knights players earlier in the day before his coaching debut.
The players
Adin Hill
The Golden Knights goaltender who made 22 saves in the win.
John Tortorella
The new head coach of the Golden Knights, who was hired to try and turn the team around after a recent slump.
Rasmus Andersson
The Golden Knights defenseman who scored the game-tying goal in the second period.
Evander Kane
The Canucks left wing who scored one of Vancouver's two goals in the loss.
Brock Boeser
The Canucks forward who also scored a goal in the defeat.
What’s next
The Golden Knights will host the Calgary Flames on Thursday, while the Canucks will visit the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday.
The takeaway
This win was a much-needed boost for the Golden Knights, who have struggled recently but are still in playoff position in the Pacific Division. Tortorella's arrival as the new head coach could provide the spark Vegas needs to get back on track and make a deep playoff run.
