The New York Rangers face the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024 (10/19/24) at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario.
From left to right, New York Rangers' Matt Rempe, Sam Carrick, Jonny Brodzinski, K'Andre Miller and Adam Fox celebrate after Brodzinski scored during the first period of an NHL preseason hockey game against the New York Islanders, Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, in New York. Johnny Gaudreau’s Columbus teammates were given a few options for how to handle their emotions during the Blue Jackets’ home opener.
“I don’t want anyone to be sad,” Meredith Gaudreau, Johnny’s wife, said in a recorded message played shortly before face-off. “I want you all to be inspired by the life that John lived. That means love your family first and foremost, and when it’s time to drop the puck let’s love the game that John loved.”
The 31-year-old Gaudreau wore jersey No. 13 for the Blue Jackets. Matthew Gaudreau — who was 29 and played five pro seasons in the American Hockey League, East Coast Hockey League and in Sweden — wore jersey No. 21. All 32 NHL teamsbearing the name Gaudreau and jersey number 13; those sweaters will be auctioned and raffled off to benefit the John and Matthew Gaudreau Foundation..
The Blue Jackets set up a replica of Gaudreau’s locker in the arena for fans to visit. Many fans did, reading some of the signs that were left in front of Nationwide Arena in the hours and days after the accident that claimed the lives of the brothers. They hugged and took photos, wiped away tears and reminisced.
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