Philadelphia Flyers John Tortorella has been suspended two games and fined $50,000 for unprofessional conduct directed at officials in Saturday night's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the league announced Sunday.
Tortorella reluctantly left the bench Saturday night after receiving a game misconduct and bench minor early in the Flyers' 7-0 loss to the Lightning.
On a night that the 2004 Stanley Cup-winning Lightning team that Tortorella coached was honoured, he lasted just 10:49 into the game before receiving the penalties right after Philadelphia fell behind 4-0.
Tortorella expressed displeasure toward the officials, and then repeatedly told referees Wes McCauley and Brandon Schrader that he would not leave. He relented after a couple of minutes and headed to the locker room.
Tortorella was replaced by associate coach Brad Shaw, who handled the post-game coach's media session.
He will miss home games Tuesday night against San Jose and Thursday night against Toronto.
— With files from the Associated Press
