EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - The New Jersey Devils are changing coaches. <br>
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They've fired Kevin Constantine and have hired Pat Burns to replace him. <br>
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Constantine was only on the job since late January, when he replaced Larry Robinson. <br>
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The Devils were eliminated from the NHL playoffs in the first round this year after posting a 41-28-9-4 record during the regular season. That was good for 95 points, 16 fewer that the previous season. <br>
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Burns was fired as the Boston Bruins coach eight games into the 2000-01 season.
