The Edmonton Oilers have fired coach Kris Knoblauch after losing in the first round of the playoffs.

The Edmonton Oilers have fired coach Kris Knoblauch after losing in the first round of the playoffs.

The Edmonton Oilers fired coach Kris Knoblauch after a first-round playoffs exit, the team announced Thursday. He posted a 135-77-21 in three seasons.

Knoblauch coached Edmonton to consecutive Stanley Cup Final appearances before a first-round exit this spring.