second round against the Tampa Bay Lightning, losing in five games. In the 2018–19 season, Cassidy led the Bruins to an appearance in the 2019 Stanley Cup Finals, where the team lost to the St. Louis Blues in seven games. On September 11, 2019, he signed a multi-year contract extension. In the shortened 2019–20 season, Cassidy coached the Bruins to a 44–14–12 record for 100 points, capturing the Presidents' Trophy for the third time in franchise history. The Bruins went on to lose to the Tampa Bay Lightning in the second round for the second time in three seasons. In the off-season, Cassidy was named the winner of the 2019–20 Jack Adams Award, given to the best NHL coach annually. On June 6, 2022, the Bruins relieved Cassidy of his head coaching duties after a Game seven loss to the Carolina Hurricanes during the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs. Vegas Golden Knights (2022–present) On June 14, 2022, eight days after getting fired by the Bruins, Cassidy was hired by the Vegas Golden Knights as the third head coach in franchise history. He replaced Peter DeBoer. Personal life Cassidy and his wife have two children. He also has an son from a prior relationship who is a college student at Vanderbilt University. Cassidy has been given the nickname "Butch", after Wild West outlaw Butch Cassidy, and has been referred to as such by players on many occasions. Career statistics Regular season and playoffs International Head coaching record NHL Minor leagues References External links 1965 births Living people Boston Bruins coaches Canadian ice hockey coaches Canadian ice hockey defencemen Chicago Blackhawks draft picks Chicago Blackhawks players ECHL coaches Grand Rapids Griffins coaches Ice hockey people from Ottawa Jack Adams Award winners Kingston Frontenacs coaches National Hockey League first-round draft picks Ottawa 67's players Providence Bruins coaches Vegas Golden Knights coaches Washington Capitals coaches