Edmonton Oilers Dump Coach

Dallas Eakins (AY'-kihnz) was fired Monday as coach of the Edmonton Oilers, one day after losing for the 15th time in their last 16 games.

General manager Craig MacTavish will coach the team until the job is given to Todd Nelson, who is being promoted to interim head coach from Edmonton's AHL affiliate in Oklahoma City.

Edmonton is in the Western Conference basement with 19 points through 31 games. The Oilers went 36-63-14 under Eakins in parts of two seasons, including 7-19-5 this year.