By Canadian Press

Montreal Canadiens fire head coach Dominique Ducharme

Feb 9, 2022 | 12:21 PM

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have fired head coach Dominique Ducharme, the team announced Wednesday.

The 48-year-old was relieved of his duties after Montreal began its season with a dismal 8-30-7 record for a league-worst 23 points.

The Habs lost 7-1 to New Jersey on Tuesday and have given up 33 goals in losing their last five games. They have lost seven straight, including two in overtime, and 13 of their last 14 (with four OT losses).

Ducharme helped guide the Canadiens to the Stanley Cup final last season as the interim head coach after the team let go of Claude Julien.

The Canadiens are expected to announce their new head coach later on Wednesday.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 9, 2022.

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