On the broadcast Tuesday night, it was noted that Torts’ facial bruise was due to a horse:

Man that sucks. Imagine getting rocked in the face by a beefy equine. That kick probably packed some force. A horse is a horse, of course!

You may be aware, but if you aren’t, Torts does a lot of positive work with animals. Here’s a passage from Giana Han at the Inquirer that describes his passion for animals:

The Tortorellas also got involved with (Zack) Bendler’s Bella Run Equine, working to help at-risk horses and dogs. Bendler estimates that the Tortorellas have helped save thousands of animals through their contributions, from buying and saving horses from kill auctions to adopting horses themselves.

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While Tortorella is focused on helping his underdog Flyers team find ways to win, he and Christine are also intent on a similar objective off the ice, working to find solutions for the animals they’re supporting in Columbus, Philadelphia, and beyond.

Seems like a good dude behind the scenes, Torts. Rough week with a lot of losing on the ice and getting kicked in the face by a horse off of it.