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Mitch Love, an assistant coach for the Washington Capitals, has been placed on leave pending the results of an investigation by the NHL, the team announced Sunday.
The team did not disclose the reason for the investigation.
Washington Capitals assistant coach Mitch Love has been placed on team-imposed leave pending results of an investigation by the National Hockey League. We will refrain from further comment until the NHL’s investigation is complete.
— Capitals PR (@CapitalsPR) September 14, 2025
Love, 41, was a top candidate for head coach vacancies this summer, interviewing with the Boston Bruins, Pittsburgh Penguins and Seattle Kraken. He emerged as a sought-after assistant after the Capitals finished atop the Metropolitan Division and advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season.
In a statement released on social media Sunday, the Capitals said they would not comment on Love’s situation until the NHL completes its investigation.
The Capitals open training camp this week.
(Photo: Scott Taetsch / Getty Images)
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