Capitals and head coach Peter Laviolette mutually agree to part ways after three seasons

Peter Laviolette’s three-year run with the Washington Capitals has come to an finish. 

On Friday, the Capitals introduced Laviolette’s contract won’t be renewed. The deal expires June 30.

Over the course of his three-year tenure, Laviolette compiled a 115-78-27 report. The Capitals certified for the NHL postseason throughout Laviolette’s first two seasons, however the staff did not advance previous the primary spherical each years.

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Peter Laviolette, head coach of the Washington Capitals, watches play through the first interval in opposition to the Philadelphia Flyers on the Wells Fargo Middle Jan. 11, 2023, in Philadelphia.   (Len Redkoles/NHLI through Getty Photographs)

The Capitals struggled with accidents all through the 2022-23 season and completed with a 35-37-10 report.

Washington missed the playoffs for the primary time because the 2013-14 season.

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Capitals common supervisor Brian MacLellan thanked Laviolette for his dedication to the franchise.

“We’re grateful for Peter’s management and dedication to our group for the final three seasons,” MacLellan stated in an announcement. 

Head coach Peter Laviolette of the Washington Capitals appears to be like on from the bench throughout a recreation in opposition to the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Area Nov. 29, 2022, in Vancouver.   (Jeff Vinnick/NHLI through Getty Photographs)

 MacLellan additionally recommended Laviolette’s means to guide the staff, even throughout turbulent instances.

“Peter is a first-class particular person who has represented our membership with integrity and guided our staff by means of many tough circumstances in his tenure as our head coach. We want him all the very best shifting ahead.”

Washington Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette addresses the media for a remaining time for the 2021-2022 season at MedStar Capitals Iceplex Could 15, 2022, in Arlington, Va.  (John McCreary/NHLI through Getty Photographs)

Along with his stint with the Capitals, Laviolette has coached the New York Islanders, Carolina Hurricanes, Philadelphia Flyers and Nashville Predators.

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He led the Carolina Hurricanes to a Stanley Cup title in 2006.

Laviolette owns a profession report of 752-503-25-150.