Peter Laviolette named coach of Washington Capitals
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WASHINGTON (AP) - The Washington Capitals hired Peter Laviolette, who won the Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2006, as coach on Tuesday. Laviolette replaces Todd Reirden, who was fired last month after a second consecutive first-round exit in the playoffs. Laviolette, 55, has 18 years of experience as ...