The NHL has imposed significant penalties on the Vegas Golden Knights for breaching media access regulations following their decisive 5-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks in Game 6. The league has docked the team a second-round pick in the upcoming draft and fined head coach John Tortorella $100,000. These actions were taken after Tortorella declined to address the media and the team failed to provide locker room access, violating league rules established in conjunction with the Players’ Association. The NHL emphasized that these penalties were a response to “flagrant violations” and noted that the Golden Knights had received prior warnings. The organization has the opportunity to appeal the decision to Commissioner Gary Bettman next week. Tortorella, who recently joined the team after the dismissal of former coach Bruce Cassidy, is tasked with leading the Golden Knights through the playoffs. His coaching experience spans 24 seasons, including a Stanley Cup championship in 2004 with the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Golden Knights are set to face the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference final.