The Last Save: Remembering Matiss Kivlenieks | E:60 

On opening night this season Elvis wore Mattis’s number 80 with Mattis’s family present. He earned an 8-2 victory. Mattis’s number will be in the rafters for the remainder of this season. Mattis’s last game ever played in the NHL was a 5-4 victory. Rip #80.

Matiss number 35 is retired, in Sioux city now best goalie ever in Sioux City RIP

Yeah, it really was The Last Save of Matiss... From the beginning of the war in Donbas I've started to hate firework noises which now sound deadly to me. I'm a big fan of hockey in N. America. Latvia is a neighbor nation to the North from the country where I'm living. I know how Latvians love hockey. It's a small nation which always delegates great players to NHL. It was a huge achievement for Latvia to have as many as two great goalies in one NHL team from the same country. But unfortunately not for so long... R.I.P. Matiss. Good luck to Elvis and his family. With love.

I remember hearing the news the morning after this horrific incident, i can't imagine how he must feel to lose a great friend that saved his pregnant wife, and his other son, im sure elvis will remember that for a lifetime, May Matiss Rest In Peace❤️🕊

What is really sad the Hockey World will never get to see his future talent. He might of been in the company of other great goalies like Roy, Brodeur, Fleury and others. This young man did a very brave thing to save others. Apparently he was needed elsewhere. Now he is in the lineup with Beliveau, Bouchard, Hawerchuk, Howe, Lindsay, Mikita..and other greats. To be now coached by Pat Burns.. May he RIP, my prayers to his family and friends.

Mattis played a short time for our echl team (kwings) I remember the first time we was able to meet him he took time to talk and listen to my son (who stutters and gets nervous very easy). Mattis told my son never give up on your dreams. If you dream it you can succeed and make it a reality. My son has this written out to read daily. Mattis will always have a special place in this mommas heart. The day he passed was like one of our family members passed. Go rest high Mattis. Hope your enjoying that big ice rink in the sky.

Elvis is having a great season so far. Dedicate this season for matiss.

I met Matiss Kivlenieks in 2018 he took about a half hour just talking to me about his dreams of playing for the Blue Jackets he was a good one. Glad you lived your dream.

elvis's speaking parts made me cry so hard like when he described how he and matiss treated each other like family i literally bawled like a baby

I know you will keep him in your heart and hockey, and honor his memory in your play. I am so sorry for the loss of your "little brother" Elvis ❤

Much respect to you, Matiss, from Kazahstan. Rest in peace. That is a true, "One Last Save"...

Beautiful story. Rest in peace Matiss. Elvis u a such a class act i wish u all the best in life ❤️🏒🥅🙏🏼🇱🇻🇺🇸

heartbreaking. i have so much respect for elvis for this story. he was truly there for his friend til the end, i consider him a bit of hero. he did what he could and i especially appreciate he spoke lativian to him to help his friend. rip kivi. gone too soon.

I almost cried watching this

Gone too young, but he got to live his dream. Not everybody gets that chance. He made the ultimate save. RIP Matiss

This was like 100x harder than the hardest slap shot he ever stopped, and it possibly saved an unborn child although sadly costing him his life.....what a goalie. Sometimes, life really sucks but it all happens for a reason. One day, if you're fortunate enough you will be able to see it all differently than you do now.

Last save was saving elvis ❤

I remember when this happened. It hit the Hockey community hard. To his fellow players, his family and his friends...please accept my deepest condolences. I'm so sorry. 😢💔🙏

RIP. Hockey deaths just hit harder for some reason.

Was amazing for Kalamazoo in the ECHL, Rest In Peace :(

Rest in Peace young Matiss. You were a bright star just beginning your career when tragedy struck. I got got the chance to see your final game in person, and I was so very happy for you and the Jackets to win that game! You seemed like a stand up guy, and will be deeply missed. To Elvis and the Columbus Blue Jackets, keep your head up and keep grinding for Matiss. Also to Elvis specifically, though I doubt you'll see this, I want to apologize on behalf of the Stars fanbase for what was said to you after Matiss' passing. What trash person didn't even deserve to be in a Stars jersey, let alone in a hockey arena, and he will get what's coming to him. I can't express how badly hearing that story of what happened to you hurt as not only a Stars fan, but a Jackets fan as well. You didn't deserve what was said to you, and my heart was extremely heavy for you when you lost Matiss' and then had to deal with that bullshit too.

Elvis you are very strong for telling your story, its incredibly hard to relive those moments, may you find peace in time.

a legend was lost but will never be forgotten.

What an absolute hero. Rest well, Matiss. ❤️

R.I.P Matiss Kivleniekswe miss you as a latvian ice hockey fan you were the best

My name is Elvis - His name is Matiss, I'm not Elvis Merzlikins , I love both guys! God blessings to all. With love simple Elvis from Latvia!

This is very sad. Tear dropped from the eye. R.I.P. buddy

Such a sad story, buddy had a such a bright career. Rip Matiss😭

hey, the bright side of things is that no haters came to dislike this video

As a ranger fan and fellow young goalie this brought me to tears, I'm so glad he won that game at the garden. Rest in peace.

I actually cried , so sad ):

I had the great honor of playing against him in juniors in the MnJHL. He was so damn good for Edina. He carried that team on his back. He earned everything he got in his life. He was so dedicated to the game. I miss him so much.

Heaven has a great Hockey team. Now he has one more:) RIP Matiss

The memorial at the opening night after he died was very sad.. Im positive they wanted to honor him by trying to get 8-0 but they got 8-2 which is unbelievable but his death was tragic.. He will forever be remembered

I can’t watch this video without crying 4 different times.

RIP, such a sad story…

Much love much respect

he had so much talent and potential. Rest in peace my friend.🙏🙏🙏💕

This needs more views

i cried to this

RIP You will be remembered

Only the good die young, RIP Matiss

Honestly how many goalies can say they shutout team Canada on the World stage. We lost an amazing goalie, but we lost an even better Person 😞

I'm crying, you're crying, we're all crying

💔 He'll be missed

I watched his last game with the OT win against Detroit 😞 fly high Kivi

Such a tragic story. RIP Matiss.

Rip Matiss ❤️🙏

Very sad story. RIP Matiss.

They raised a banner at Nationwide Arena that says "In The Memory of Matiss Kivleneiks" with his number 80

As a goalie for 17 years, I see life through the eyes of a goalie. I study the position, the game I love. I am a Devils and Russian fan. It is AMAZING that ANY lineup from Latvia defeats ANY Canada team. I wonder if that was his last win or game? This is a BEAUTIFUL story of friendship. As A Devils fan I have NOT been happy with our scouting for goalies. I really like Blackwood but for the past two years I have LOVED watching Blue Jackets hockey because of the goaltending. Sadly I was not able to see any games last year due to injuries and other I sustained. I have been wanting the Devils to trade for one of the three goalies in CBJ land. I am glad we did not now, I would not want to break up what they had. I LOVE LOVE the mask Elvis had made, especially the wings on 80. When I heard about this I cried. CBJ have GREAT jerseys, I wish I could get them but I am Devils fan but a hockey first. Hope I can one day, maybe Latvia. I am so sorry and for this to be his last save? I am NOT a fan of ESPN talent, but this was a great special....THANK YOU. Keep strong Elvis and family #80 HERO!

Fuuuuck, to lose a friend that young in a fucking fire work accident, damn 😔

The goalie made the ULTIMATE save

So sad . Also the dog kissing Knox is the cutest thing ever.

I got chills

It was on my birthday that I went to a Matiss Kivlenieks’s last home game starting. I was on vacation in Norris Lake when my sister walked down the stairs, crying. She told us the news, and I walked out to the balcony and considered my choices during that last game… as soon as we found out Kivlenieks was starting, we started chanting, “we want Elvis”. Now I want to do something for the Blue Jackets community and Kivi’s family. I can not explain how sorry I am. I know an apology will not restore his death, but I wish that the CBJ community forgives me. R.I.P. Kivi #80. Good bye and one last time, I am very sorry.

Only 24 still can't belive is year Without You it feels like yesterday and ever single Kid has a dream like You was gonna have in year You are in our hearts and we Will do anything to you Matīss cuz You are the man who show real Talent never gonna forget i know You do Your dream up there i never told You how much You inspired me fly high kivi 80 R.I.P.🕊️ rest and peace king

R.I.P the whole situation was sad.... :(

Very Sad R.I.P.

he was a hero on the ice and in death

Tev mūžam dzīvot mūsu atmiņās🇱🇻🤟🏻🏅

RIP brother

So tragic, just on the cusp of stardom, taken too soon 😢

This is WHY you leave fireworks for the PROFESSIONALS! RIP Matiss

Rest In Paradise Matiss Kivlenieks up In Heaven with God, Jesus, and The Angels Happily and Peacefully, I extend my deepest prayers and condolences out to Matiss Kivlenieks’s family and friends Amen Brothers and Sisters Amen🙏✝️👑✝️🙏.

So sad RIP

R.I.P. Kivy

Im from Latvia and im very sad about what happened but in 2023 hockey championship we got a new goalie and he got the award for the most valuble player in the tournament and his name is Artūrs Šilovs RIP Matīss Kivlenieks

You Died A Hero My Friend

R.I.P Matiss 😢

RIP

RIP Matiss... gone too soon ❤️

Rip Matiss he was a hero 😭😭😭😭

RIP KIVI ❤️

im not crying.. *sniff* im not crying

Rest In Peace

he would have had a huge career ahead of him r.i.p. man i miss going to monsters games and hearing your name being called as the starting goalie over the loudspeakers and i will forever keep your jersey

That's so sad😭

RIP sir and just remember you've became a professional athlete which many want but can't do.. sleep well and condolences to your family friends and teammates

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 To actually hear it first hand from Elvis himself about the firework accident that took the life of his best friend

❤️

That ice, will haunt my right hand Puck comes at me, and hits my right hand

Just had my roommate come to my door to see if i was okay....he heard the sobbing :/

Brotherhood

Soy you decided to make me cry today, huh?

I'm Latvian...Ar dievu Matīs!

many of you may not know but he played for an ahl team called the cleveland monsters and i am a big cleveland monsters fan and because his family was in columbus for the cbj opening night they came up to cleveland for their opening night and the monsters are doing a lot of the same stuff that columbus is doing to honor him

R.I.P. MATTIS FROM ALL YOUR FANS IN THE DIRTY 3:30 AKA AKRON OHIO

It doesnt make it any easier on earth,, but I think one day we are all going to find out that our time here is just a blip

Rip #80

Matīss best pleyer for ever!

Rip

Gone way too soon. R.I.P🙏

Im not crying you are

I hope if any team deserves to win the cup, it should be Columbus in honour of Kivlenieks

I love that they used RJ's voice, best announcer in the NHL

Rip Mattis Kivi #80

Yo who’s cutting onions, what the heck?

Who's cutting onions?

Why is Rick Jeannerette calling a Rangers v Columbus game