ESPN.com · Jan 23, 2016
Tortorella breaks ribs in on-ice practice mishap
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Columbus Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella has broken two ribs falling after a collision with forward Rene Bourque during an outdoor practice and will not coach Saturday night at Boston.
Associate coach Craig Hartsburg will lead Columbus against the Bruins, the team said Friday.
Tortorella's status for Monday night against the Montreal Canadiens is unknown.
The injury occurred about 20 minutes into the Blue Jackets' first practice at a temporary rink built for public skating in McFerson Commons, across the street from the Blue Jackets' Nationwide Arena.
The team practiced there to promote the opening of Winter Park.