"Islanders Name Patrick Roy New Head Coach After Firing Lane Lambert"

The New York Islanders have fired coach Lane Lambert after a disappointing season and named Patrick Roy as his replacement. Roy, a Hall of Fame goaltender and former Avalanche coach, will make his debut against the Dallas Stars. The Islanders are currently in sixth place in the Metropolitan Division and have struggled with inconsistency. President/general manager Lou Lamoriello made the decision to relieve Lambert of his duties and expressed the need to get the team back on track. Roy, known for his successful playing and coaching career, is focused on bringing consistency to the team's play and helping the players improve.