Matiss Kivlenieks Wins First Career NHL Start
5 years agoColumbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks recorded his first career NHL victory on Sunday, leading his team to a 2-1 road victory over the New York Rangers on Sunday. The 23-year-old was brilliant in his debut as he made 31 saves on 32 shots against in the contest. Filling in at backup due to starting netminder Joonas Korpisalo's injury, the undrafted netminder took full advantage of his big opportunity - proving that he can be trusted to man the cage at the NHL level. With Korpisalo likely returning to action in the near future, Kivlenieks does not hold much value in redraft fantasy leagues but should be monitored as a deep league option in keeper formats.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com