Bruins forward David Pastrnak announces death of infant son

Boston Bruins winger David Pastrnak. (Larry MacDougal/CP)

Some sombre news from the hockey world as Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak announced the death of his newborn child.

“We have an Angel watching over us and we call him SON,” Pastrnak wrote on his Instagram page early Monday. “You will be loved FOREVER.”

Viggo Rohl Pastrnak was born June 17 and died June 23.

The Bruins released a statement on Twitter that read: “We are heartbroken by the passing of David and Rebecca’s son, Viggo. David and Rebecca are a part of our family and we share in their loss. Please keep them in your thoughts and respect their privacy during this very difficult time.”

Teams from around the NHL responded with condolences.

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