NHL EDGE stats behind Golden Knights’ success under Tortorella

Since John Tortorella was hired by the Vegas Golden Knights on March 29, he has compiled an 18-5-1 record (7-0-1 regular season, 11-4 playoffs) across his first 23 games. Goalie Carter Hart has been central to the team's resurgence, posting a .923 save percentage in 21 games under Tortorella and leading the NHL playoffs in quality starts (11) and high-danger save percentage (.867) among goalies whose teams advanced past the first round. NHL EDGE tracking metrics show Vegas holds the best Projected Goal Rate in the playoffs and has scored the most goals off the rush since the coaching change.