It’s with a very heavy heart that we share the news that goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks passed away last night at the age of 24.

We are heartbroken. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Rest in peace, Kivi.https://t.co/o2EDRgxQ5A pic.twitter.com/FCBr0ZaH25

— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) July 5, 2021