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Flyers coach John Tortorella reluctantly leaves bench after being tossed in game against Lightning

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March 10, 2024
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Philadelphia coach John Tortorella reluctantly left the bench Saturday night after receiving a game misconduct and bench minor early in the Flyers' game with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

On a night that the 2004 Stanley Cup-winning Lightning team that Tortorella coached was honored, he lasted just 10:49 into the game when he received the penalties right after Philadelphia fell behind 4-0.

Tortorella expressed displeasure toward the officials, and then repeatedly told referees Wes McCauley and Brandon Schrader that he would not leave. He relented after a couple minutes and headed to the locker room.

Flyers coach John Tortorella reluctantly leaves bench after being tossed in game against Lightning
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About 90 seconds before Brayden Point's power-play goal made it 4-0, the referees called a penalty call on Tampa Bay's Michael Eyssimont for tripping. It was changed to Flyers defenseman Ronnie Attard after the officials had a discussion.

Less than a minute later, Philadelphia right wing Garnet Hathaway was given a 10-minute misconduct for making contact with Tampa Bay's Anthony Cirelli during a timeout for a line change.

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