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WEATHER ALERT

9 advisories in effect for 9 regions in the area

MATISS KIVLENIEKS


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Senators, Blue Jackets, Rangers and Bruins lead an East wild-card playoff race full of surprises

Read full article: Senators, Blue Jackets, Rangers and Bruins lead an East wild-card playoff race full of surprises

The race for the two wild-card playoff spots in the NHL’s Eastern Conference is full of surprises.

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Sudden death of 'Johnny Hockey' means more hard times for beleaguered Columbus Blue Jackets

Read full article: Sudden death of 'Johnny Hockey' means more hard times for beleaguered Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets officials and fans were ecstatic two years ago when Johnny Gaudreau was persuaded to pass up larger markets to sign with Columbus.

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Davidson: Sudden death of goalie has "far-reaching effects"

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The Columbus Blue Jackets are dealing with the sudden death of 24-year-old goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks in a Sunday night fireworks accident.

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911 callers urge help for hockey player killed by fireworks

Read full article: 911 callers urge help for hockey player killed by fireworks

A caller told a 911 dispatcher that Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks was about to go into convulsions after he was struck in the chest with an errant Fourth of July fireworks mortar blast at a Michigan home.

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Canadiens beat Lightning 3-2 in OT, avoid Stanley Cup sweep

Read full article: Canadiens beat Lightning 3-2 in OT, avoid Stanley Cup sweep

Josh Anderson scored his second goal 3:57 into overtime, and the Montreal Canadiens avoided elimination by defeating the defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final.

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Columbus goalie, 24, dies from fall after fireworks mishap

Read full article: Columbus goalie, 24, dies from fall after fireworks mishap

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks died of chest trauma from an errant fireworks mortar blast in what authorities described as a tragic accident on the Fourth of July.

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Host Latvia beats Canada 2-0 in world hockey opener

Read full article: Host Latvia beats Canada 2-0 in world hockey opener

Matiss Kivlenieks made 38 saves and host Latvia beat Canada 2-0 on Friday in their world hockey opener.

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