Rangers offer condolences after sudden passing of Oilers Colby Cave

Anthony Scultore Updated: Apr 18, 2020

This past week, Edmonton Oilers player Colby Cave was put into a medically induced coma due to bleeding on the brain. Today, his wife has shared that the 25 year old has passed away. His sudden passing has impacted the hockey world as messages of love and sympathy are coming from all corners of the globe.

The NHL mourns the passing of @EdmontonOilers forward Colby Cave. https://t.co/oJH0WO7lBq pic.twitter.com/Pbq6wV67Ep
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) April 11, 2020

Colby’s Injury

Edmonton Oilers forward Colby Cave suffered a brain bleed and was placed in a medically induced coma on Tuesday. Doctors removed a colloid cyst that was causing pressure on Cave’s brain, according to a team announcement. On Wednesday night, Cave’s wife, Emily, posted on Instagram that the Oilers forward needs a “miracle” to make it through this scary situation.
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Rangers Condolences

The New York Rangers join the Oilers and the entire hockey community in mourning the tragic loss of Colby Cave. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones.
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) April 11, 2020

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