Overview
- Love was suspended for the remainder of the 2025–26 season for conduct detrimental to the league and may apply for reinstatement for 2026–27 subject to conditions.
- The Capitals relieved Love of his duties effective immediately after he had been on team-imposed leave since Sept. 14 during the investigation.
- Letters sent during Love’s summer head-coaching interviews prompted the inquiry, and the accuser reported allegations directly to the NHL and interviewing teams, according to reporting.
- AHL assistant Patrick Wellar has been handling Washington’s defensemen, and Spencer Carbery said Monday the team has not made a permanent replacement decision.
- The NHL and Capitals have not disclosed specific findings, and reports indicate the allegations concern personal conduct that predates his time in Washington.