Matiss Kivlenieks
28-Year-Old
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Signed a two-year contract extension with the Blue Jackets in October of 2020.
Passes away at age 24
Kivlenieks passed away at the age of 24 on Sunday.
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NHL commissioner Gary Bettman released the following statement regarding Kivlenieks' death: "The National Hockey League was saddened to learn of the sudden and tragic passing of goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks. On behalf of the NHL family, we extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends and teammates in both the Blue Jackets organization and his native country of Latvia. His love for life and passion for the game will be deeply missed by all those who have been fortunate to have him as a teammate and a friend."
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman released the following statement regarding Kivlenieks' death: "The National Hockey League was saddened to learn of the sudden and tragic passing of goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks. On behalf of the NHL family, we extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends and teammates in both the Blue Jackets organization and his native country of Latvia. His love for life and passion for the game will be deeply missed by all those who have been fortunate to have him as a teammate and a friend."
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Kivlenieks made his NHL debut in 2019-20, posting a 1-1-2 record, a 2.95 GAA and an .898 save percentage in six outings. He also added a 2.96 GAA and a .904 save percentage in 20 appearances with AHL Cleveland. He's the Blue Jackets' No. 3 goalie, so he'll likely spend the bulk of 2020-21 on the taxi squad. Fantasy managers outside of the deepest formats won't need tp consider Kivlenieks' services, but he'll be an insurance policy for those who roster either Joonas Korpisalo or Elvis Merzlikins.
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Assigned to minor-league affiliate
Kivlenieks was assigned to AHL Cleveland on Saturday.
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Starting Saturday
Kivlenieks will get the starting nod for Saturday's home game against Detroit, Alison Lukan of The Athletic reports.
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Fades late against Detroit
Kivlenieks stopped 31 of 34 shots in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Red Wings.
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Taking on Detroit
Kivlenieks will start between the pipes in Friday's home game versus the Red Wings, Alison Lukan of The Athletic reports.
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Reverts to taxi squad
Kivlenieks was reassigned to the taxi squad after Wednesday's game versus the Predators.
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