TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 11: Head coach John Tortorella of the Columbus Blue Jackets handles bench duties during the second period against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 11, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Tortorella fined $25K for conduct during media availability

Bryan Mcwilliam
6 years ago
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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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