Oilers Replace Woodcroft with Knoblauch as Head Coach
Jay Woodcroft has been fired as the coach of the Edmonton Oilers after a disappointing start to the season. Kris Knoblauch has been named as his replacement, becoming an NHL head coach for the first time. Woodcroft had a record of 79-41-13 in 133 regular-season games over three seasons with the Oilers. The team has struggled this season, ranking 29th in goals allowed per game.