Slumping Capitals fire coach
Figuring they were ready to return to the playoffs, the Washington Capitals came up with a motto this fall to reflect that optimism: "New Look. New Season. New Attitude." Well, 21 games in, it's time to add this: "New Coach."
Figuring they were ready to return to the playoffs, the Washington Capitals came up with a motto this fall to reflect that optimism: "New Look. New Season. New Attitude." Well, 21 games in, it's time to add this: "New Coach."
Owners of the NHL's worst record and off to the franchise's slowest start in 26 years, the Capitals fired Glen Hanlon yesterday and replaced him on an interim basis with Bruce Boudreau, coach of the minor-league Hershey Bears.
Boudreau's NHL coaching debut will come today in Philadelphia.
Hall of Famer dies. Tom Johnson, the Hockey Hall of Fame defenseman who coached the Boston Bruins to their last Stanley Cup title, in 1972, has died. He was 79.
The Bruins said yesterday that Johnson died Wednesday at his Falmouth, Mass., home. The team did not disclose the cause of death.
The former Montreal and Boston defenseman was a player, coach and executive with the Bruins for more than three decades until he retired in 1998.
Last night's games
Penguins 6, Senators 5
OTTAWA, Ontario - Jarkko Ruutu scored on Pittsburgh's fifth shoot-out attempt to give the Penguins a victory over Ottawa.
Predators 3, Red Wings 2
NASHVILLE - Martin Erat scored one goal and assisted on two others, including Radek Bonk's game-winner in the third period, to lead Nashville past Detroit.
Blackhawks 2, Flames 1
CALGARY, Alberta - Jacob Dowell and Patrick Sharp scored shorthanded goals as Chicago edged Calgary.
The Blackhawks registered just 14 shots on goal.
Avalanche 3, Oilers 2
EDMONTON, Alberta - Karlis Skrastins, Milan Hejduk and Marek Svatos scored to give Colorado the win over Edmonton.