Head Coach John Tortorella did not make himself available to the media after Thursday’s Game 6 win over the Anaheim Ducks, and the Golden Knights did not open their locker room to reporters. The league imposed sanctions on the team upon deeming these actions as being “Flagrant violations of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Media Regulations.” The sanctions imposed include Vegas forfeiting a 2026 2nd round pick, and Tortorella being fined $100,000.
Vegas may dispute these actions by appealing to the commissioner’s office in New York. No current information exists indicating whether they will exercise these rights.