Oilers fire head coach Dave Tippett: reports

The Edmonton Oilers have fired head coach Dave Tippett, according to reports from Sportsnet, TSN and the Athletic.

After beginning the season 16-5-0, the Oilers went 7-13-3 and dropped down the standings.

The club now sits fifth in the NHL's Pacific Division.

Edmonton has lost its last two games, including a 4-1 loss Wednesday to the Chicago Blackhawks .

Tippett, 60, was first hired as Edmonton's head coach in May 2019.

Under his watch, the Oilers never performed better than making it to the first round of the playoffs despite a roster that features superstars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.