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Flyers Coach John Tortorella Criticizes Officiating After OT Loss to Bruins

Tortorella expressed frustration over perceived diving and questionable calls during the Flyers' blown lead and 4-3 overtime defeat.

  • The Philadelphia Flyers lost 4-3 in overtime to the Boston Bruins after surrendering a two-goal lead in the third period.
  • Flyers head coach John Tortorella criticized what he perceived as diving by Bruins players and questionable officiating decisions during the game.
  • Tortorella emphasized his team's commitment to playing an 'honest game' and avoiding tactics like diving to draw penalties.
  • The Flyers were penalized for 16 minutes compared to the Bruins' 8, with one penalty leading to a power play goal for Boston in the second period.
  • Despite his frustration with officiating, Tortorella expressed pride in his team's performance and vowed to focus on upcoming games.
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