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Dale Hunter quits as coach of Washington Capitals

This March 11, 2012 file photo shows Washington Capitals head coach Dale Hunter, standing right, talks to players as assistant coach Dean Evason, standing left, looks on during a time out in the third period of an NHL hockey game, in Washington. Hunter is finished as coach of the Capitals after less than one full season, telling the team he wants to return to his family in Canada. He told general manager George McPhee of the decision Monday, May 14, 2012, two days after the Capitals were eliminated from the playoffs by the Rangers in Game 7. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — For quite some time, Washington Capitals general manager George McPhee tried to persuade former player Dale Hunter to return to the team as its coach. This season, McPhee finally got his man — just not for very long.

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Richards to stay as Columbus coach permanently

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — When Todd Richards took over the woeful Columbus Blue Jackets in January after the firing of coach Scott Arniel, he was also interviewing for the job.

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Dale Hunter is out as coach of the Washington Capitals

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Dale Hunter is out as coach of the Washington Capitals.

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Kings beat Coyotes 4-2 for another road win

Los Angeles Kings' Dwight King (74) celebrates his goal against the Phoenix Coyotes with teammate Mike Richards (10) during the second period of Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals, Sunday, May 13, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz.(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings certainly weren’t bothered by a long layoff. The Phoenix Coyotes sure seemed to be.

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Kings beat Coyotes 4-2 for another road win

Los Angeles Kings' Dwight King (74) celebrates his goal against the Phoenix Coyotes with teammate Mike Richards (10) during the second period of Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals, Sunday, May 13, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz.(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Los Angeles gave up goal from the center line, another tying goal on a miscommunication.

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