Glen Hanlon was fired as coach of the NHL-worst Capitals on Thursday, with the team off to its slowest start in 26 years.
Hanlon, in his fourth season at the helm, was told of the decision a day after loud boos and chants of "Fire Hanlon!" echoed through the arena during a 5-1 home loss to the Thrashers, Washington's fifth consecutive defeat.
He will be replaced on an interim basis by Bruce Boudreau, the coach of the Hershey Bears, Washington's AHL affiliate.
Capitals Fire Coach Hanlon, Promote Boudreau From AHL