Flyers fire coach John Tortorella amid playoff elimination

The Philadelphia Flyers have fired head coach John Tortorella after a disappointing season, leaving the team at the bottom of the Metropolitan Division with a record of 28-36-9. Tortorella's departure comes after the team suffered a humiliating 7-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, marking their sixth consecutive defeat. General manager Daniel Briere acknowledged Tortorella's contributions to the team's rebuild but stated that moving forward required a change in leadership. Assistant coach Brad Shaw has been named interim head coach for the remaining nine games of the season. Tortorella expressed frustration with the team's performance, indicating his struggle to motivate players in a losing environment. His tenure with the Flyers ends with a record of 97-107-32 over three seasons.