The Columbus Blue Jackets paid tribute to star player Johnny Gaudreau and his late brother Matthew at their home opener against the Florida Panthers. The game included several touching moments honoring the brothers, including a banner raised in Johnny Gaudreau's memory, a moment of silence, and helmet stickers worn by all NHL players.
Columbus Blue Jackets players wear helmet stickers and patches honoring Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. All teams in the NHL will wear helmet stickers honoring the Gaudreau brothers. Johnny Gaudreau ’s Columbus teammates were given a few options for how to handle their emotions during the Blue Jackets’ home opener .
Johnny Gaudreau, the Blue Jackets’ star who would have been entering his third season with the club and 11th NHL season overall, and his brother Matthew Gaudreau were killed on Aug. 29 when police said they were struck by a suspected drunken driver while they were riding their bicycles on a rural road in New Jersey on the eve of their sister Katie’s wedding.
“It’s an emotional night for the hockey world,” Bennett said. "I’m glad I can be here and honor his legacy in any way.” Kristen and Katie, the sisters of Johnny and Matthew, visited the memorial during the game. Kristen donned a No. 13 Columbus jersey in the home blue, while Katie wore a leather jacket with her brothers’ numbers of 21 and 13 on the front and stacked across the back, along with “Gaudreau.”
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