Bruce Cassidy Takes a Shot at the Arizona Coyotes in Post-Game Interview

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S. Harper
May 28, 2023 (12:41)

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Despite having built a commanding 3-0 series lead, the Vegas Golden Knights have found themselves unable to deliver the decisive blow to the Dallas Stars.

Stars Stave Off Elimination

The Knights succumbed to defeat in game four, losing in overtime, and followed this up with a 4-2 loss in game five, which took place in Vegas on Saturday night.

The team's struggle is glaringly apparent, with frustration palpably seeping within the ranks. Bruce Cassidy, the head coach of the Golden Knights, was forthright in expressing his discontent during a recent post-game interview, in which he managed to critique not just his team but another one as well.

Cassidy laid bare his concerns about the team's turnovers and lack of shots on goal, stating,

"We have 24 giveaways. I'm not sure you're beating the Arizona Coyotes in January with 24 giveaways. That's no disrespect to Arizona, but that's not the right way to play."

He spared no words in expressing his dissatisfaction with the number of giveaways, attributing this undesirable statistic to a

"lack of urgency, poor puck management, and questionable decision-making."

Though Cassidy's comments may come off as harsh, they serve not only as a critique of the Coyotes but also as a wake-up call to his own team.

The implication is that the Knights, with their current level of performance, might find themselves struggling even against the Coyotes. This remark might serve as a much-needed jolt of motivation as they gear up to return to Dallas.

Unfortunately for VGK, they equaled their record for the most giveaways in a playoff game, falling just four short of their all-time record for the most giveaways in any game in franchise history.