Tortorella fined $20K for comments on officiating

Columbus Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella has been fined $20,000 for his tirade against the officiating following a loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, the NHL announced Wednesday.

He was also assessed a conditional fine of $25,000 if he displays similar inappropriate behavior through Dec. 29, 2020.

Tortorella was upset with the referees on Sunday after they seemingly made an error with the game clock in overtime, which ultimately led to his team's apparent game-winning goal being negated.

Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo was also injured during the ensuing shootout, which added fuel to Tortorella's displeasure. The 25-year-old netminder will miss four-to-six weeks after undergoing knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus on Monday.

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