Golden Knights GM says Vegas doesn’t ‘need to apologize’ for decisions made en route to Cup Final

The Vegas Golden Knights reached the Stanley Cup Final for the third time in nine seasons after sweeping the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Final, clinching with a 2-1 victory on Tuesday. General Manager Kelly McCrimmon defended the franchise's controversial decisions — including firing Stanley Cup-winning coach Bruce Cassidy and trading Marc-André Fleury — saying the team does not need to apologize for its choices. The Golden Knights' repeated Finals appearances are considered remarkable given the franchise has existed for less than a decade, having entered the NHL via the 2017 Expansion Draft.