“That game scares the shit out of me.”
Never a dull moment with John Tortorella. He was, of course, referring to the Philadelphia Flyers’ upcoming matchup against the basement-dwelling Chicago Blackhawks. It’s a trap game, and the coach clearly doesn’t want it taken lightly.
The quote came following a 6-3 defeat at the hands of the New Jersey Devils in the highly anticipated Stadium Series. Asked if this particular loss stung a bit more than any other game, Tortorella was matter-of-fact as usual. The team would be moving on and getting prepared for Chicago. It should be a reminder that, despite the spectacle of the event, the Stadium Series still only counts for two points in the standings.