Washington Capitals part ways with Peter Laviolette

In a day that's already seen massive turnover with National Hockey League coaches and executives, we've got yet another name to add to the list of figures who will not be back with their respective teams next season.

Minutes ago, it was announced by the Washington Capitals that they and head coach Peter Laviolette have mutually agreed to part ways, bringing an end to his tenure in the American capital city that began in September of 2020.  

The Capitals missed the playoffs for the first time since 2014 this season, racking up a record of 35-37-10. He had been paid handsomely by the Capitals, agreeing to a three year contract upon his hiring worth over $4 million per season. In his three seasons behind the Washington bench, the team went 115-78-27.

"We are grateful for Peter's leadership and dedication to our organization for the last three seasons," said Capitals senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan. "Peter is a first-class individual who has represented our club with integrity and guided our team through many difficult circumstances in his tenure as our head coach. We wish him all the best moving forward." 

Laviolette, who is the winningest American-born NHL head coach of all time, has served as head coach of the New York Islanders, Carolina Hurricanes, Philadelphia Flyers, and Nashville Predators prior to his time in Washington. He led the Hurricanes to the 2006 Stanley Cup championship while brining the Flyers to within two wins of the Cup in 2010.