"NEW YORK (May 15, 2026) - The National Hockey League announced today that, as a result of flagrant violations of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Media Regulations following Game 6 of their Second Round series against the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday, May 14, the Vegas Golden Knights will forfeit a second-round pick in the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft. In addition, Golden Knights head coach John Tortorella has been fined $100,000."
"The imposition of these penalties comes after previous warnings were issued to the Club regarding their compliance with the Media Regulations and other associated policies. Vegas has been offered the opportunity to appeal these penalties to the Commissioner's Office. That appeal would be held in person next week in New York."
"As the statement outlines, the Golden Knights will have a chance to appeal their punishments next week. The team is set to begin their Western Conference Finals series against the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday, May 20."
""The Golden Knights are aware of today's announcement from the NHL regarding the postgame media availability following Game 6 in Anaheim," the statement reads. "The organization will have no further comment.""
The NHL imposed sanctions on the Vegas Golden Knights for flagrant violations of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Media Regulations after Game 6 of their Second Round series against the Anaheim Ducks. The team will forfeit a 2026 second-round pick in the Upper Deck NHL Draft. Head coach John Tortorella will be fined $100,000. The penalties follow previous warnings issued to the club regarding compliance with media regulations and related policies. The organization can appeal the penalties to the Commissioner’s Office, with an in-person appeal scheduled in New York next week. The team is preparing to begin the Western Conference Finals against the Colorado Avalanche on May 20.
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