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Heartbreaking news was reported from the Nation’s capital this morning.
The Ottawa Senators announced that the son of captain Erik Karlsson and his wife, Melinda, has died.
The Senators released the following statement:
"The collective thoughts and prayers of the Ottawa Senators organization, the city of Ottawa and entire hockey community rest with Erik and Melinda Karlsson following the loss of their son.
We ask that you respect the family's wishes for privacy during the grieving process."
The couple announced their pregnancy Nov. 22 and posted a video of the baby's gender reveal Dec. 17.
The details surrounding the baby's passing are unclear.
The Senators had said earlier today that Karlsson would not play in Tuesday’s game against the visiting Florida Panthers.
Condolences poured in on Twitter Tuesday afternoon. Players and teams alike shared heartfelt messages for the Karlsson family.
The entire LA Kings' organization is thinking of Erik Karlsson and his family during this time ❤️
— LA Kings (@LAKings) March 20, 2018