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Philadelphia Flyers fire coach John Tortorella

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The New York Times |
Speculation is already rampant that Tocchet could depart the Vancouver Canucks at the conclusion of the season, his third there.
Reuters |
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.
The New York Times |
Less than two years later, Tortorella is out, fired on Thursday morning near the end of his third season.

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