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Flyers react to firing of head coach John Tortorella

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With Tortorella out, all attention turns to who replaces him.
From The Philadelphia Inquirer
Hours after firing their head coach, the Philadelphia Flyers received two goals apiece from Sean Couturier and Matvei Michkov in a 6-4 home victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday.
From Reuters
It’s entirely possible that some of the habits Tortorella instilled in some young players will benefit them down the line.
From The New York Times

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