Flyers fire coach John Tortorella amid six-game losing streak

The Philadelphia Flyers have fired head coach John Tortorella after a disappointing season, marking the team's fifth consecutive year without a playoff appearance. General Manager Daniel Briere announced the decision, acknowledging Tortorella's contributions to the team's rebuilding efforts but stating it was necessary for moving forward. Under Tortorella's leadership, the Flyers compiled a record of 97-107-33 over three seasons, with the team currently on a six-game losing streak and having lost 11 of their last 12 games. Associate coach Brad Shaw has been appointed as the interim head coach, stepping in as the Flyers look to salvage this tumultuous season. Tortorella's tenure came to a head following a particularly brutal 7-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, after which he expressed frustration and took responsibility for the team's struggles. The Flyers now hope Shaw can bring new energy to a team that has struggled to find its identity on the ice.