The Washington Capitals have hired former Nashville Predators coach Barry Trotz to the same position and promoted Brian MacLellan to general manager, the team said Monday.

Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz, right, talks with Alex Ovechkin, left, during an NHL hockey practice Wednesday, June 6, 2018, in Las Vegas. The Capitals lead the Vegas Golden ...

He becomes the fourth-ever coach of the Capitals to win the Jack Adams. The last bench boss for Washington to take home the award was Barry Trotz in 2016.

Coach Barry Trotz’s lineup tweaks pay off in 5-2 win that sends Washington into top spot in the Metropolitan Division. "We need Andre to get his game to the next level, put some urgency ...

Alex Prewitt worked for The Washington Post's sports desk. He left The Post in October 2015 but frequently contributes feature stories on a variety of subjects. According to Coach Barry Trotz ...

Spencer Carbery of the Washington Capitals has won the Jack Adams Award as the NHL’s coach of the year. The league announced the honor Saturday after members of Carbery’s family surprised him ...

Spencer Carbery of the Washington Capitals has won the Jack Adams Award as the NHL’s coach of the year. The league announced the honor Saturday after members of Carbery's family surprised him ...