John Tortorella Comments On The Ivan Provorov Situation

After the game, Tortorella was asked about Provorov and his decision to not take part in warmups. After a brief pause, Tortorella gave Provorov his full support. He cited that Provorov is true to himself and his religion, which is why Tortorella respects him so much.

Tortorella went on to state that he never thought about scratching Provorov after he refused to take part in warmups. He also stated that the team spoke to Provorov, but wouldn't go any further into detail about those conversations.

Even though Tortorella and Provorov are facing backlash, the Flyers' night was still a success. They defeated the Ducks 5-2 and were able to spread a positive message of inclusion in the community. We'll see how this situation unfolds in the coming days.