The Washington Capitals placed assistant coach Mitch Love on leave amid an internal review.

The Washington Capitals placed assistant coach Mitch Love, a native of British Columbia, on a team-imposed leave, according to a team announcement. The move comes amid an ongoing internal review, though specific reasons for the leave were not disclosed. Love, who has been with the Capitals organization, is currently not participating in team activities. The club has not provided a timeline for his return.