After the Bruins' 4-3 win over the Flyers, Tortorella opened his postgame presser by calling out the officiating and the Bruins for the number of calls that went in Boston's favor. His outrage was palpable when he stated, 'One thing I teach my team to do is not dive. Maybe I should start teaching them that, the way this has gone here, the way this [expletive] goes on.' Tortorella's comments reflect a frustration with the officiating that he felt unduly favored the Bruins, leading to an imbalance in penalties and affecting the game's outcome.
Sacco responded to Tortorella's comments following Monday's practice at Warrior Ice Arena. He emphasized the integrity and style of his team, asserting that Tortorella's remarks do not represent the Bruins' way of playing, which he characterized as 'not cheating, no embarrassing referees.' This comes after a game where the Bruins secured a win despite being criticized for their perceived advantages from the officials.
Tortorella further elaborated on his feelings about the game, stating, 'That's one of the things we talk most about. We have to play an honest game. There's no cheating, no embarrassing referees. The [expletive] that went on here tonight was just ridiculous. I'm proud of the way our team played. Did we piss another one away? Yeah, but other people had a little bit to do with that also.' His comments underline a deep concern for how officiating influences game outcomes and the integrity of sportsmanship.
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