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Blue Jackets goalie Matiss Kivlenieks dies in accident after 'firework malfunction
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Columbus Blue Jackets Goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks Has Passed Away - LWOH
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911 callers urge help for hockey player killed by fireworks
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Columbus Blue Jackets' Elvis Merzlikins tries to move on after death of Matiss Kivlenieks - ESPN
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Blue Jackets Goalie Matiss Kivlenieks Killed In Fireworks Accident
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Blue Jackets' Merzlikins: Kivlenieks 'died a hero' in fireworks accident
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Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Matiss Kivlenieks dead at 24
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Medical examiner: Blue Jackets goalie Matiss Kivlenieks was struck in chest by fireworks mortar, Sports
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NHL goalie, 24, dies in 'tragic' accident after fireworks mishap