Buffalo Sabres Fire Head Coach

The Buffalo Sabres have fired head coach Phil Housley after two seasons. The team started hot, but faltered in the second half and missed the playoffs.

Panthers Fire Boughner

The Florida Panthers have fired head coach Bob Boughner after the team failed to make the playoffs. Multiple reports say the Panthers are eyeing Stanly Cup-winning coach Joel Quenneville.

Kings' Desjardins Will Not Return

The Los Angeles Kings announced that interim coach Willie Desjardins will not return next season. The Kings have reportedly reached out to Todd McLellan, who was fired by the Edmonton Oilers in November.

Wednesday, April 10 Playoff Schedule

East -- First Round Games

Columbus at Tampa Bay, 6 p.m.

Pittsburgh at New York Islanders, 6:30 p.m.

West -- First Round Games

St. Louis at Winnipeg, 7 p.m.

Dallas at Nashville, 8:30 p.m.

Vegas at San Jose, 9:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 11 Playoff Schedule

East -- First Round Games

Toronto at Boston, 6 p.m.

Carolina at Washington, 6:30 p.m.

West -- First Round Game

Colorado at Calgary, 9 p.m.