NHL: No Evidence to Substantiate Allegations Against Cole

NHL: No Evidence to Substantiate Allegations Against Cole
Florida Panthers center Eetu Luostarinen (27) works around Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ian Cole (28) during the third period of an NHL preseason hockey game in Tampa, Fla., on Oct. 8, 2022. Chris O'Meara/AP Photo
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NEW YORK—The NHL said Saturday it found no evidence to substantiate allegations posted on social media against Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ian Cole and has concluded its investigation.

The league said it was unable to make contact with the anonymous source of the Oct. 7 social media post in the investigation conducted by its Security and Legal departments.