"We Found a Way" — Tortorella Praises Karlsson, McNabb and Theodore After Game 1 Win · Jun. 2, 2026
John Tortorella addressed the media at Lenovo Center following Vegas's 5-4 Game 1 victory, singling out three of the Golden Knights' original 2017-18 Cup Final alumni for their leadership in the win. William Karlsson capped a three-goal Vegas comeback with the 3-2 go-ahead goal, Brayden McNabb anchored the defense with a career-first three-assist night and a game-high +3 rating, and Shea Theodore contributed a goal and two assists. Tortorella cited the group's composure in the face of an early 2-0 deficit as a hallmark of a team that knows how to find its way.
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Source: NHL