The Washington Capitals put assistant coach Mitch Love on leave pending the results of an investigation by the NHL .

The Capitals announced the move Sunday and said they would have no further comment until the league's investigation is complete.

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"Washington Capitals assistant coach Mitch Love has been placed on team-imposed leave pending results of an investigation by the National Hockey League," the team said . "We will refrain from further comment until the NHL’s investigation is complete."

Before coming to the Capitals, Love was head coach of the Calgary Wranglers of the American Hockey League in 2022-23. He has worked with Washington's defensemen.

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