Washington Capitals assistant coach Mitch Love was relieved of his duties, effective immediately, the team announced on Sunday.

In a statement, the club said that "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."

Last month, four days before training camp opened for the Capitals, Love was placed on a team-imposed leave pending results of the investigation.

Love, 41, had been with the Capitals since June 2023 after Spencer Carbery was hired as Washington's head coach. He primarily worked with the team's defensemen last year, as Washington racked up 111 points en route to being the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.

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