The St. Louis Blues extended a rather heartfelt gesture to hometown product Clayton Keller before facing the Utah Mammoth.

Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews publicly acknowledged the St. Louis Blues’ pre-game tribute to Bryan Keller, the late father of Utah Mammoth forward Clayton Keller, by reposting the commemorative video to his Instagram story on Saturday.

In a heart-wrenching turn of events, the sports community is mourning the unexpected passing of Bryan Keller, father of Utah Mammoth captain Clayton Keller. This Thanksgiving tragedy has brought attention to the impact of personal loss on athletes, as well as the profound support systems that surround them.

Utah Mammoth captain Clayton Keller played through immense grief. Right after the sudden passing of his father on Thanksgiving. Supported by teammates

Blues hoping to bank on third-period comeback Friday against Senators, build off their first come-from-behind win after two periods; should be emotional game for St. Louis area's Clayton Keller after