Capitals hire Maple Leafs assistant Spencer Carbery as head coach

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The Washington Capitals officially named Spencer Carbery as the franchise's next head coach. Carbery most recently served as an assistant coach for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

This year, he helped the Maple Leafs win their first postseason series since 2004. He agreed to terms of a four-year contract with the Capitals, according to ESPN. 

Sportsnet was first to report Carbery's hiring.

The hiring will allow Carbery to return to the Capitals after he served as head coach of the team’s American Hockey League affiliate from 2018-2021.

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Toronto Maple Leafs assistant coach Spencer Carbery on the bench during the second period against the Detroit Red Wings at the Scotiabank Arena April 2, 2023, in Toronto. (Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images)

"It’s a tremendous honor and privilege to be named the head coach of the Washington Capitals," Carbery said in a statement. 

"I would like to thank the Capitals organization for affording me the opportunity to lead this team. I look forward to working with this group of talented players and building upon the winning culture in place."

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Last month, the Capitals parted ways with coach Peter Laviolette after the team missed the playoffs for the first time in nine seasons this spring.

Toronto Maple Leafs assistant coach Spencer Carbery looks on from the bench against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period at the Scotiabank Arena Feb. 11, 2023, in Toronto. (Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images)

Laviolette had been at the helm for three seasons. He has reportedly drawn