The NHL is investigating the alleged use of a homophobic slur during the Tampa Bay Lightning's 6-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday.
The league released a statement about the matter after the game.
NHL Public RelationsThe NHL is aware of reports that a homophobic slur was used during the Maple Leafs-Lightning game. The League is investigating the incident and will have no further comment until this investigation is completed.
According to the Toronto Sun's Lance Hornby, the television broadcast appeared to pick up Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly directing the slur toward a referee.