The Washington Capitals have relieved assistant coach Mitch Love of his duties, effective immediately, following the conclusion of a formal NHL-led investigation into past allegations.

Love was placed on a team-imposed leave back on Sept. 14 pending the results of a league investigation.

“Mitch Love has been relieved of his duties as an assistant coach, effective immediately,” the Capitals wrote in a statement. “This decision follows the findings of an NHL-led investigation into past allegations. The organization is committed to maintaining the highest standards of conduct and accountability.”

Love, a native of Quesnel, B.C., joined the Capitals ahead of the 2023-24 season as a primarily defensive assistant.

He previously spent time with the Calgary Flames, working as the head coach of

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