The Washington Capitals' missed playoff berth cost both general manager George McPhee and coach Adam Oates their jobs on Saturday.
McPhee, who had been with the team for 17 seasons, didn't have his contract renewed and Oates was fired after two seasons.
The Capitals missed the playoffs for the first time since the 2006-07 season.
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Source : http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/capitals/2014/04/26/capitals-fire-george-mcphee-adam-oates/8198463/