The New York Rangers have hired Mike Sullivan as coach, days after he left his job with the Pittsburgh Penguins. General manager Chris Drury announced the move Friday, bringing in the organization's top candidate who was out of work for less than a full business week.

The Pittsburgh Penguins fired coach Mike Sullivan, who won back-to-back Stanley Cup titles in his first two seasons, the team announced Monday.

While the Penguins continued to have strong seasons under Sullivan, the team became known for its early playoff exits. After going 34-36 last season, the Penguins fired Sullivan in April. It was the first time in his Penguins tenure that the team finished under .500.