The HBO series 24/7: Flyers/Rangers leading up to the 2012 Winter Classic gave fans rare access to the Flyers locker room, and many of Laviolette's quotes became popular catch-phrases, such as, "We need to start playing with some jam," and, "It's about as casual as it gets." Peter Philip Laviolette Jr. (born December 7, 1964) is an American professional ice hockey head coach for the Washington Capitals and former player. Editorials. He was previously the head coach of the New York Islanders, Carolina Hurricanes, Nashville Predators, and Philadelphia Flyers. Laviolette was named the AHL Coach of the Year. Peter Laviolette was just as shocked as every Capitals fan last Tuesday, when Washington allowed the Penguins to score a 5-on-3 shorthanded goal just as it looked like his team was going to cement its lead in the second period. He plays an honest game [and] he’s pretty good defensively.”, “Both goalies have played well,” Laviolette said on Anderson and Vitek Vanecek. For Peter Laviolette, Thursday is the start of a new challenge in just about every way possible The Capitals start their season Thursday in Buffalo. Peter Philip Laviolette Jr.[1] (born December 7, 1964) is an American professional ice hockey head Despite constant lineup challenges, the Capitals sport the NHL's top record and are off to a blistering start under new head coach Peter Laviolette. Laviolette led the Hurricanes to an excellent regular season during his second year at the helm, winning the Southeast Division with 112 points (52–22–8 record). Laviolette not ready to commit to a plan for rotating the goalies. Head Coach Peter Laviolette spoke with the media following Saturday's practice. The Islanders sneaked into the playoffs the following season and then lost in five games to the Ottawa Senators in the first round. With training camp on the horizon for NHL teams and the Washington Capitals set to open theirs on Sunday, head coach Peter Laviolette told the media that he thinks that it is important to make sure that the team “is getting up to speed and put things down into place” heading into his first camp with the group. Caps head coach Peter Laviolette talk to the media after a 6-3 loss against the Pittsburgh Penguins. [8] In the second round, the Predators defeated the St. Louis Blues in six games, marking the first time the team advanced to the Western Conference Finals. Returning to Pittsburgh, the Predators lost 6–0 before being eliminated at home 2–0 in game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals on June 11, 2017. He also coached the U.S. Olympic men's hockey team at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. Peter Laviolette’s next tour of duty in Washington comes on the heels of the departure of Todd Reirden, whose tenure will be remembered primarily as an underachieving two-year epilogue to the Capitals’ 2018 Stanley Cup run. [9] On May 22, 2017, Laviolette guided the Predators to the franchise's first Western Conference Championship by beating the Ducks 6–3 to move on to the Stanley Cup Finals. Oshie’s three-point game today marked his second three-point game of the season. The Hurricanes won their first Stanley Cup championship in franchise history during the 2006 playoffs, after winning two very close seven-game playoff series over the Buffalo Sabres and Edmonton Oilers. Laviolette was only the fourth American-born coach to win it. Peter Laviolette Shakes Capitals’ Lines Up After Day Off; Conor Sheary Serves As Extra Forward Posted on January 9, 2021 by Harrison Brown After the Washington Capitals ‘ day off on Friday, head coach Peter Laviolette shook his team’s forwards lines up and gave goaltender Pheonix Copley a closer look. In the first round the team swept the Chicago Blackhawks 4–0, marking the first time that an eighth seed swept a playoff series against the top seed in the conference in National Hockey League history. The next season, the team once again got off to a poor start, but held first place in a weak division for most of the season, despite having a sub-.500 record until February. The Washington Capitals on Tuesday hired Peter Laviolette as coach, bringing an experienced leader to an organization that has recently … Having grown up in the Boston suburb of Franklin, Laviolette was disappointed when he did not get the head coaching job in Boston after that season so he left for the head coaching job on Long Island. Among Capitals players this season, Oshie’s two power-play goals are a single-game high. coach for the Washington Capitals and former player. Washington Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette spoke to the media following Sunday’s 4-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils at Capital One Arena. [2] He played twelve NHL games, all with the New York Rangers. He began his coaching career as head coach of the ECHL Wheeling Nailers. Laviolette and his Nashville staff were chosen to coach one of the teams in the 2015 NHL All-Star Game for having the highest points percentage in the NHL through January 8, 2015. He was replaced by assistant coach Craig Berube.[7]. After the Washington Capitals’ first scrimmage of training camp on Thursday afternoon, head coach Peter Laviolette thought that the first two periods of it “[were] competitive [and] fast” and the scrimmage was good as a whole.. Feb 16, 2021 • 05:20; Postgame | Peter Laviolette. 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The Washington Capitals next coach should be one with experience and General Manager Brian MacLellan said that’s what he’s looking for. Just how head coach Peter Laviolette … First Period. As a player, Laviolette spent the majority of his ten-year career playing for various minor league teams. Laviolette also played for the United States in the Olympics twice (1988 and 1994). Laviolette’s family owns a house on Lake Waukewan in New Hampshire. ... WashingtonCaps.com is the official Web site of the Washington Capitals. / by J.J. Regan. Laviolette's success in the AHL earned him a stint as an assistant coach for the Boston Bruins. Washington Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette spoke to the media following Sunday’s 4-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils at Capital One Arena. Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette was asked about the goal on a radio show. He discussed goaltender Craig Anderson‘s strong game today and the team’s power-play success. A team with Stanley Cup aspirations was going to try to win with a goalie tandem that had a combined 26 games of NHL experience. Jan 19, 2021. The team then got hot and built what was seen as a solid lead. But hosting an event with nature as the backdrop gave Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette has an idea for the NHL to lean more into the outdoor theme: pond hockey. The Caps plan to pay all $2.5 million remaining on Laviolette… But, for now, Peter Laviolette doesn't care. In 1998–99, he coached the team to a 56–15–4 regular-season record. The Washington Capitals are hiring Peter Laviolette as the franchise's next head coach. On May 24, 2010, Laviolette led the Flyers to the Stanley Cup Finals against the Chicago Blackhawks. Peter Laviolette Agrees Work Needs To Be Done, But The Last Few Games Have Shown Improvement Posted on February 9, 2021 by Jon Sorensen After an impressive month of January, the Washington Capitals have started the month of February with a dose of reality, losing their first three games of the month . Laviolette guided the Predators to a franchise record ninth consecutive home win with a 4–3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on February 4, 2015. Peter Laviolette has been named the new coach of the Washington Capitals, the team announced Tuesday. While Laviolette has faith in Vanecek, it appears he doesn’t have the same confidence in backup Craig Anderson. The Flyers would lose the Finals in six games, with Chicago winning the Cup in overtime on June 9. [3] He played college ice hockey at Westfield State College in Westfield, Massachusetts.[4]. After nine games, Washington is unbeaten in regulation with six wins and three losses, two of them coming in shootouts. He said that he might add a few more game-like situations the next time that the Capitals scrimmage. He left Wheeling to take over the head coaching job for the Providence Bruins of the American Hockey League (AHL). Last year, we analyzed the on-ice tatters that Todd Reirden … He was previously the head coach of the New York Islanders, Carolina Hurricanes, Nashville Predators, and Philadelphia Flyers. In Elliotte Friedman’s 31 thoughts, he mentions that the team has received permission to talk to Peter Laviolette and that he is a contender. When asked if the veteran head coach ever gets tired of winning, Laviolette made sure to praise his veteran stars. Washington Capitals: Top 3 players guaranteed to make 2021 roster by Michael Marzzacco. In 2017, the Predators again qualified for the playoffs as second wild card spot with 94 points. Head Coach Laviolette addresses the media following the Capitals win in Pittsburgh. The plan is for the Capitals to … On December 4, 2009, Laviolette replaced John Stevens as the head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers. He mentioned they were better on the two-minute advantage today than in Saturday’s 4-1 loss to the New York Rangers. “He played a really good game,” Laviolette said about the 39-year-old netminder. “Sometimes when your game is off, you find your power-play to be off as well…just where you’re at inside the game.”, On Oshie, Laviolette said he has been “a good player for us”. However, the Washington Capitals got red hot in the final weeks, Carolina lost several games down the stretch, and Laviolette's group missed the post-season. He coached the Hurricanes to a Stanley Cup win in 2006, and later coached the Flyers to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2010, and the Predators in 2017. After going down to the Pittsburgh Penguins 2–0, the Predators evened the series at 2, winning games 3 and 4 at home. In his first season, he coached 52 games during a rebuilding year. [5] Tortorella later eclipsed this record in 2009. Laviolette said both special teams units “contributed” and had “nice plays”. On May 6, 2014, Laviolette was hired to become the head coach of the Nashville Predators, becoming only the team's second coach in history. [12], On February 26, 2020, Laviolette was named head coach of the United States men's national team. On December 3, 2008, Laviolette was fired as coach of the Hurricanes and replaced by his predecessor, Paul Maurice.[6]. Capitals. Head coach Peter Laviolette sees a trend in his team that he's not too happy about. Laviolette is the fourth coach in NHL history to lea… He coached the Hurricanes to a Stanley Cup win in 2006, and later coached the Flyers to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2010, and the Predators in 2017. For the Flyers' Game 6 Eastern Conference Quarter-final game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Flyers gave away orange shirts to all fans attending featuring an angry likeness of Laviolette and the phrase, "Time for some JAM!! Washington Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette told the media that he will wait to see how forward Tom Wilson, who missed Sunday’s 4-3 shootout loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday with a lower-body injury, feels on Tuesday prior to the team’s game against the New York Islanders (7 PM ET, NBC Sports Washington locally, NBCSN nationally) before deciding … Peter Laviolette views the Washington Capitals as another chance to take a team to the Stanley Cup final and try to win it all again while management sees … On Ilya Samsonov, who was placed on the taxi squad on Saturday, Laviolette said they are going to “continue to work” with him. [13][14], Laviolette and his wife Kristen have two sons and one daughter. 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