Category: Matiss Kivlenieks
Pierre-Luc Dubois to wear number 80 with Washington Capitals in honor of late former teammate Matiss Kivlenieks
Columbus Blue JacketsThe Washington Capitals traded for Pierre-Luc Dubois on Wednesday and a day later, the team’s new first-line center already has his number with the club. Dubois will be the first player in Capitals history to wear number 80 and for a sweet reason. Since 2021, Dubois has worn the number to honor his...
Read moreBlue Jackets' cannon was an issue for Merzlikins after teammate Kivlenieks' tragic death
Blue JacketsBlue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins said he struggled with the various pyrotechnics displays employed during Columbus games several months after teammate and friend Matiss Kivlenieks was killed in a fireworks accident.
Read moreBlue Jackets' cannon an issue for Merzlikins, in light of teammate's tragic death
Manny LegaceBlue Jackets goalie said he struggled with the various pyrotechnics displays employed – as well as the famous cannon fired after home-team goals – during Columbus games several months after teammate and friend was killed in a fireworks accident. Merzlikins, who feels that his fellow goalie teammat...
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