The Capitals and coach Peter Laviolette agree to part ways

Senior Vice President and General Manager Brian McClellan announced today that the Washington Capitals and head coach Peter Laviolette have agreed on some ways. Laviolette, whose contract expires on June 30, will not return as Capitals coach next season.

Laviolette was the 19th head coach in franchise history and led the club to a 115-78-27 record from 2020-23.

“We are grateful for Peter’s leadership and dedication to our organization over the past three seasons,” McClellan said. “Peter is a first class individual who has represented our club with integrity and has led our team through many difficult circumstances in his tenure as our head coach. We wish him all the best moving forward.”

The Capitals will hold their final media availability session of the season on Saturday, April 15th at the MedStar Capitals Iceplex. Players will address the media all morning after 9:15 am. In addition, the Capitals will host a media briefing with MacLellan at 12 p.m. All available media will be held outside the Capitals locker room. The Capitals Rink at the MedStar Capitals Iceplex will be closed to the public during all management and player interviews.