ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Anaheim Ducks have fired coach Bruce Boudreau after their first-round exit from the playoffs.
Ducks general manager Bob Murray announced the decision Friday.
Boudreau had spectacular regular-season success with the Ducks, leading them to four consecutive Pacific Division titles while going 208-104-40 in nearly five seasons in charge.
But the Ducks' last four seasons have ended with a Game 7 loss on home ice in the playoffs. The Ducks blew a 3-2 series lead in all four years, culminating in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Nashville in Game 7 of the first round.