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NHL releases statement on their investigation into the Lightning-Maple Leafs game

That is all the detail that has been released at this time. The Leafs have not issued a statement, yet. We’ll update you when they do.

The text transcribed:

Following a thorough investigation, the National Hockey League has determined that Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly did not direct a homophobic slur at referee Brad Meier during last night’s game with the Tampa Bay Lightning at Scotiabank Arena.

League officials interviewed several of the participants in the game - including Rielly and Meier - and reviewed audio of the alleged incident. All of those interviewed adamantly denied that Rielly uttered a slur and the audio supported their statements.