Tortorella fined for actions after Blue Jackets loss to Lightning

Coach assessed $25,000 for conduct following Game 5 of Eastern First Round

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By NHL Public Relations
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NEW YORK --Columbus Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella has been fined $25,000 for his conduct during a media availability following Game 5 of the team's First Round series against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday, Aug. 19, the National Hockey League announced today. The fine is the collection of a conditional fine assessed Jan. 1, 2020.

The fine money goes to the NHL Foundation.

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