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coach bruce boudreaux was fired. tonight, players looking for redemption against toronto. >> anytime you can have a little extra fuel for a fire when coming into a game, it helps with motivation and the desire to play the game. for us, we had a tough loss in toronto. we are looking for a little redemption and i expect the guys to come out hard and have a lot of fight. >> we didn't create enough offense until the end of the game. if we start from the start and put them behind the eight ball and let them make the mistakes and give ourselves a better chance. i don't think that our heads were into it enough. we weren't thinking the game enough that night. so, they took it to us good. >> they embarrassed us good out there. again, you know, it happens to be toronto. we are trying to string something together here and worry about our play and it doesn't really matter who we are playing. >> you can see the game on comcast at 7:00. >>> landry is out for sunday's game because of a groin injury. head coach mike shanahan doesn't

doing something bruce boudreaux did not try, changing the starting lineup.g about scoring goals when he cares about anything at all. it's an uber talented group. defense is secondary. he's battling a sore shoulder. it's a game time decision tonight, but he's expected to play. dale hunter is in desperation mode just yet. after losing three out of four, he needs something to go right. the players are hoping playing on this line will work out. >> he's a skilled guy, there's no doubt. you know, he's probably one of the best in the league. it was a coach's decision. we'll see how it goes. >> trying something new. i think -- i think it's going to mix it up a little bit. maybe we can start scoring again. >> you know, playing games as an offensive guy. we need him to play hard and be creative. if he's in the lineup, i expect him to score goals for us and play hard. >> watch that game on comcast sports net. get your popcorn ready. this saturday night, one of the biggest fight cards d.c. has seen in years. mitchell, a former michigan state player is on the cord. so is

bruce boudreaux was hired, the team turned around almost immediately.4 under dale hunter. goaltending has not been helping the cause. he gave up four goals in two periods before he got pulled. first period is where we are going to start. doing work for the flyers. he's been scoring at will lately and continued last night. take another look at this thing. dennis trying to get there. couldn't do it. six straight games with a goal. that was the beginning of what would be an ugly game. talbot fires. he tries to soften to no avail. caps blasted by the flyers, 5-1. it's proven to be the difference. he struggled all night long. >> it's a tough job. everybody knows it. it could be three mistakes in front of a goalie. they are not mentioned. the goalie let them in at the end. it's a tough job. he's got to be strong minded. it can be up and down. >> go in just like they are going to miss from time to time. you know, missing for the mistakes are going to happen. we put thomas in his position. sometimes those go in. you know, i think he'll tell you, it wasn't his b

. >> elegant and adorable is probably how bruce boudreaux is feeling today. >> really? less than three days after being fired by the capitals, he's been hired as the head coach of the anaheim ducks. >> good for him. >> he felt he had to make this move. >> i don't think opportunities like this come around every day. with the talent that we have here and so i talked to my wife about it. i said i think we should jump at this. i know it's only been a day, basically, since i got let go. it was something i thought was a chance that i wouldn't get again. so, i jumped at it and here i am. it's a new start. i'm looking forward to it. can't wait to play. let's get going. >> wow. weird seeing him in that uniform. boudreaux is in california getting ready for his friday night debut. his old team hoping santa brings wins in december. capitals at home looking for their first win under dale hunter to add more intrigue to tonight's game is the opponent, the pittsburgh penguins. we have more on the reaction to boudreaux's new job. hakeem? >> reporter: the capitals do not play the ducks a

. >> what did you make of the news of bruce boudreaux being out of the news and then being the coach of the ducks? >> the apa time ducks. >> it's -- anaheim ducks. >> it's great for him. everyone here said he did a great job here and he did everything he had and it was great. >> that is right, you heard us correctly. bruce beaudreaux is the new head coach against the ducks and it will be five games between when he last coached here and when he coaches the ducks and that is the quick of the stint. more at 6:00. laura, back to you. >> and perhaps that explains his good interview. >> he was cheer, wasn't he? >> he was. >> and that is very good. thanks. >>> it was beautiful for the national lighting. >> yeah. >> and christmas tree, the national christmas tree. and so much colder last year? so we should be appreciative of this storm? >> i remember the nasty winds. >> yeah. >> and that weather. she would have her hat pulled down? >> and is that a trend? >> i hope so. >> bring it. >> and la , i have no control. sue, on the other hand. she's the one to blame. >> oh, yeah, right. >> and when

. >> washington may not have wanted them but brood boudreaux didn't wait along -- but bruce boudreauidn't wait long to find a new job. the ducks hired boudreau. he's expected to run the ducks practice today even before his formal introduction by the team. the caps fired boudreau monday after the team cooled off considerably following a red hot start to the season. now, here's kristin berset with the rest of your morning sports. >> good morning, everybody. neither army nor navy have had an ideal football season. the team from west point has three wins from annapolis to four. neither one of them are going to a bowl game but that part, they say is ok with them because they'll play their version of a bowl game december 10th. coaches and captains from both teams gathered at the army navy club yesterday to talk about the excitement leading up to the army navy showdown at fedex field. army is looking for their first win in nine years. but in the grand scheme of things, they realize it is more than just a football game. >> it is not just about the players. the communities, the service men an