Before their first home game since Johnny Gaudreau’s death, the Columbus Blue Jackets shared a video tribute and held 13 seconds of silence
The Columbus Blue Jackets’ first home game of the 2024-25 season was an emotional one as the organization honored left wing Johnny Gaudreau, who was killed in an accident during the offseason.
Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, were killed on August 29 when an allegedly drunk driver struck the pair while they were riding bicycles near their hometown in New Jersey. The brothers were together to celebrate their sister Katie’s wedding, which was to be held the next day. Johnny and Matthew were 31 and 29, respectively.
The Blue Jackets defeated the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday, September 25, 3-0 in their second preseason game of the year. More than 10,000 fans were on hand for the ceremony and game.
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