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Moments after winning the gold medal in an instant classic against Canada, Team USA paid tribute to the late Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew.
The Gaudreau brothers were killed in August 2024 after being hit by a car while riding bicycles on eve of their sister’s wedding. NHL all-star Johnny, the Columbus Blue Jackets winger, and his younger brother, 29, were pronounced dead at the scene.
Known as “Johnny Hockey,” the elder Gaudreau played 11 seasons in the NHL. At the time of his death, he was about to start his third season with the Blue Jackets after playing his first nine seasons with the Calgary Flames. He was expected to be a strong contender for Team USA at these Olympic games.
To honor his memory, members of Team USA, including Auston Matthews, Zach Werenski and Matthew Tkachuk, brought Gaudreau’s jersey onto the ice after Sunday’s gold medal-winning match against Canada. The brothers’ family members were in attendance to watch the U.S. men’s hockey team beat Canada 2-1 in sudden death after finishing regulation play tied 1-1.
Two of Johnny’s young children were then taken onto the ice to hold up their dad’s jersey for the Team USA group photo, in a touching moment honoring his legacy and contributions to the game.
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Team USA players celebrate with their medals and the children of Johnny Gaudreau on the ice after winning the gold medal against Canada (AFP via Getty Images)
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