New York missed playoffs after winning Presidents' Trophy in 2023-24; associate Housley also relieved of duties ...

Laviolette lasted just two seasons in his sixth head-coaching job in the NHL after getting hired in June 2023.

Ondrej Palat will return to the lineup when the Devils play at the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference First Round on Sunday (3 p.m. ET; FDSNSO, MSGSN, ESPN, SN360, SN, TVAS).

Peter Laviolette was relieved of his coaching duties on Saturday, the team announced, after the Rangers failed to qualify for ...