Boston Bruins' star David Pastrnak shared some heartbreaking news early Monday morning.
The 25-year-old right winger announced on Instagram that his 6-day-old infant son, Viggo Rohl Pastrnak, died on June 23.
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"We have an Angel watching over us and we call him SON. You will be loved FOREVER," he wrote.
Pastrnak then asked that people respect his family's privacy during "these heartbreaking times."
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The Bruins issued a statement on Monday morning saying they are "heartbroken" by Viggo's passing.
