“I’m not sure what’s gonna happen with our line up, we got some nicks, sickness,” said Philadelphia Flyers coach John Tortorella during the pre-game press conference against the Devils. As if this wasn’t bad enough, the hockey coach said the situation was so bad he had to cancel the morning practice session. Such news would be the last thing fans hope to hear hours ahead of a match.
Yet, despite the worrying news Philadephia Flyers ended the night with a smooth landing against the New Jersey Devils. The team snapped their two-match losing streak with a thrilling 4-2 victory over the opponents. Yet Coach Tortorella had pained a grim picture during the press conference. “Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella says he canceled the team’s morning skate,” wrote X user Evil Gritty.
“Half the guys didn’t show up and the ones who did were throwing up before they got to the locker room,” The Philadelphia Flyers coach said according to the post. The match started on even footing with the Devils pressing the action, but all it took was the Flyers’ first and only power play of the first period for them to snatch a 1-0 lead.
#REPORT: Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella says he canceled the teams morning skate
“Half the guys didn’t show up and the ones who did were throwing up before they got to the locker room.” pic.twitter.com/mqjaHDbJfy
— evil gritty (@DrEvilGritty) January 27, 2025
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