• Panthers coach Peter DeBoer fired after three years: Florida Panthers coach Peter DeBoer has been fired after his team finished last in the Eastern Conference. Florida snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 1-0 victory over the Washington Capitals in their season finale Saturday. General manager Dale Tallon said in a statement Sunday “we need to go in a new direction with a fresh approach and philosophy.” DeBoer coached the Panthers for three seasons. They just missed the playoffs his first year but have fallen in the standings since.

• Politicians don’t want to go up against Canadiens: File this under “Only in Canada.” A move is afoot to reschedule a federal election debate slated for Thursday so it doesn’t conflict with the opening game of the Montreal Canadiens’ first-round playoff series against the Boston Bruins. Bloc Quebecois Leader Gilles Duceppe got the ball rolling Sunday by saying there’s little doubt hockey-mad Montreal fans will choose the game over the debate. NDP Leader Jack Layton later echoed those sentiments, the Liberals followed suit, and the Conservatives said they could live with whatever the debate broadcasters decide.