The New York Islanders have fired coach Patrick Roy and replaced him with former Dallas Stars coach Peter DeBoer, the team announced on Sunday. This move comes on the heels of four straight regulation losses that dealt a devastating blow to the Islanders' playoff chances with just four games left in the regular season.

The New York Islanders fired Hall of Famer Patrick Roy as the team's head coach Sunday and ​replaced him with Peter DeBoer.

First-year general manager Mathieu Darche announced the abrupt decision to part ways with Roy and name Peter DeBoer his replacement with four games left in the season. The Islanders have lost four in a row and seven of their past 10 games,

The New York Islanders have made a surprise move, firing coach Patrick Roy with four games remaining. In response, they’ve hired Pete DeBoer to be their next coach.

The New York Islanders have fired coach Patrick Roy after a disappointing season and appointed Peter DeBoer as his permanent replacement, seeking to revitalize their playoff chances.

Patrick Roy was fired as coach of the New York Islanders on Sunday and replaced by Peter DeBoer. The 60-year-old went 97-78-22 in three seasons after taking over for Lane Lambert, who was fired Jan. 20,

As the NHL playoffs approach, teams have been willing to make drastic decisions, as the New York Islanders are the latest to make a coaching change. On Sunday, the Islanders announced they fired head coach Patrick Roy and replaced him with veteran coach Pete Deboer.

The New York Islanders have announced that they have fired Montreal Canadiens legend Patrick Roy from their head coaching position and hired Pete DeBoer as his replacement. The timing of this firing is surprising,