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NBC and USA Hockey arranged a touching tribute to the late Johnny Gaudreau during Team USA’s Olympic gold run, including hanging his jersey and inviting his wife Meredith and their children to march on the ice; the gesture, orchestrated by NBC executives and USA Hockey, highlighted Gaudreau’s lasting impact and provided a poignant memory for his family amid the Games.
Defense argues new BAC findings show Sean Higgins’s blood-alcohol content was .075 (plasma-tested) rather than the .087 claimed by prosecutors, potentially affecting the grand-jury indictment in the 2024 fatal crash that killed NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother. Prosecutors will review the evidence, with a possible new indictment if they concede the discrepancy, and Higgins faces court updates on April 14 amid ongoing plea talks.
Johnny Gaudreau’s parents initially hesitated to attend USA Hockey’s invitation to watch the U.S. Olympics hockey semifinals and final in Milan, fearing an emotional toll while their late sons Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau are remembered; they ultimately traveled with family after daughter Katie urged them to go to honor the brothers. The U.S. won gold with a 2-1 overtime victory over Canada, and the team honored the Gaudreaus by carrying a jersey with Johnny’s name and inviting Noa and Johnny Jr. onto the ice for the photo after the win. The brothers were killed in 2024 by a drunk driver, and the case remains in court.
Team USA captured its third Olympic gold in men’s hockey in dramatic overtime against Canada, a win wrapped in a poignant tribute to the late Johnny Gaudreau as teammates carried his memory—and his family’s presence—onto the ice, highlighting the sport’s celebrated “hockey brotherhood” and the broader themes of resilience, family, and sportsmanship surrounding the gold-medal moment.
Team USA’s moving tribute to late hockey star Johnny Gaudreau—hanging his No. 13 jersey in the locker room and carrying it onto the ice after the gold-medal win—elicited heartfelt responses from his widow Meredith Gaudreau and sister Katie Gaudreau, who thanked the squad on social media and on Fox News. The homage also included Gaudreau’s children, Johnny Jr. and Noa, in the celebration, honoring a player who had been slated to compete for Team USA before his 2024 death.
Team USA defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime to win its first men’s hockey gold since 1980 in Milan, while paying a heartfelt tribute to late Johnny Gaudreau by parading his jersey and recognizing his family at the medal ceremony; teammates said they played for him, turning the victory into a memorial moment for the beloved hockey star.
The U.S. men’s hockey team at the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics pays tribute to Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, who died in 2024, by keeping a No. 13 Gaudreau jersey in the locker room and honoring their memory as Johnny would have been on the Olympic roster, with family in attendance as the team pursues gold.
The United States pays tribute to late Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew during the Milan 2026 Winter Olympics, with their parents in attendance at the men’s hockey semifinal against Slovakia, reflecting the Gaudreau family's lasting impact on U.S. hockey as the Games proceed.
Meredith and Madeline Gaudreau are launching the John and Matthew Gaudreau Foundation on what would have been Johnny Gaudreau's 32nd birthday, to honor their late husbands who were killed by a drunk driver. The foundation supports youth hockey initiatives and families affected by drunk driving, reflecting the brothers' passions and impact.
The Calgary Flames and Columbus Blue Jackets held an emotional tribute for former player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, who died in a bike accident. The Gaudreau family participated in a ceremonial face-off, and both teams wore Gaudreau jerseys during warmups. Flames goaltender Dan Vladar wore a special mask, and Johnny was posthumously named the first star of the game after Calgary's 3-0 win. Johnny's wife, Meredith, revealed a tattoo in his honor, and the family received a warm welcome in Calgary.
Johnny Gaudreau scored the game-winning goal in overtime as the Columbus Blue Jackets rallied to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2. Emil Bemstrom scored the tying goal on the power play in the third period, with Mikael Pyyhtia and Stanislav Svozil making their NHL debuts and getting assists. Andrew Peeke also scored, and Michael Hutchinson made 34 saves for the Blue Jackets. Kris Letang and Jake Guentzel scored for the Penguins, who were eliminated from playoff contention for the first time since 2006.