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Lightning Round: John Tortorella reportedly suspended for two games

One of the more memorable moments of Saturday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers was John Tortorella getting tossed by referee Wes McCauley following a Tampa Bay Lightning power play goal.

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Tortorella did not speak to the press following the game, but assistant coach Brad Shaw answered a few questions and offered his opinion on what set Torts off,

“I think he was just trying to make a point that we felt like we might not been getting our fair shake, but you know it’s an emotional game at times and we all get elevated blood pressure.