Matiss Kivlenieks
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Matiss Kivlenieks, born August 26, 1996, in Riga, Latvia, was a left-catching goaltender who wore number 80 for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Standing 6'2" and weighing 183 pounds, he began his professional career in Latvia with Prizma Riga before developing through the Columbus organization's American Hockey League affiliate, the Cleveland Monsters.
Over eight NHL appearances, Kivlenieks posted a record of 2 wins, 2 losses, and 2 overtime losses, with a 3.09 goals-against average and a .899 save percentage.
Kivlenieks died on July 4, 2021, after being struck by fireworks. He was 24 years old.
Career Statistics
| Season | Team | GP | W | L | OT | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | Blue Jackets | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3.40 | .901 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | Blue Jackets | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2.95 | .898 | 0 |
| Career | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3.09 | .899 | 0 |