Tortorella fined $25K for conduct during media availability
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Columbus Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella was fined $25,000 for his conduct during a media availability following Game 5 of his team's first-round loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, the NHL announced on Tuesday.
Tortorella walked out after 40 seconds, saying he didn't want to address "the touchy, feely stuff, and the moral victories and all that."
Columbus lost to Tampa in five games, including in Game 1 following five overtimes.
Tortorella's fine money will go to the NHL Foundation.
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