Tortorella's 'We' Mindset: Vegas Knights' Playoff Push

0:00On April 18th, John Torturella is finally saying, we, about the Vegas Golden Knights. The new coach admits it feels weird after just eight games, but with playoffs here, he's all in. The Knights host the Utah Mammoth and Game 1 of the Western Conference first round on Sunday at 10 p.m., Eastern Time at T-Mobile Arena. They made a shocking mid-season switch on coaches when the team was stumbling. Vegas set at eight wins, 15 losses, and four ties in their last 27 games. They dropped from first to third in the Pacific Division and nearly missed the playoffs with just a four-point lead. That move lit a fire, though. The Knights rattled off a 701 finish to claim the Pacific Division crown. Forward, Mitch Marner called it a wake-up call that pushed everyone to step up their game. Torturella respects the last coach, but knows Unity matters now. Vegas has a rep for bold decisions, hitting the playoffs eight times in nine seasons since joining the league as expansion. General manager Kelly McCrimman says they're all about winning

1:03while treating players right. As the Knights roll into this series, that we mindset could carry them deep. Keep an eye on how Torturella's grit meshes with Vegas's edge. That's the story for today. NHO news today, driven by AI. I'm Cory with the story.