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Islanders fire coach Jack Capuano in his seventh season

Jack Capuano was fired by the Islanders after starting the season 17-17-8 for 42 points, the least in the Eastern Conference. (Alex Brandon / Associated Press)
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Stuck in last place in the Eastern Conference, the New York Islanders fired coach Jack Capuano on Tuesday, ending one of the longest tenures in the NHL.

General manager Garth Snow named assistant GM/coach Doug Weight as Capuano’s interim replacement in the hopes that a new voice could provide a spark for his struggling team.

The Islanders are 17-17-8 and their 42 points are the fewest in the East, leading to Snow making the move for the short and long term.

The Islanders went 227-194-64 in seven seasons under Capuano and made three playoff appearances. Last spring, Capuano led them to their first playoff series victory in 23 years.

The Islanders went 227-194-64 in seven seasons under Capuano and made three playoff appearances.