The family of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau is speaking out about the shocking combined loss of the brothers who were killed by a suspected drunk driver while on a bicycle ride in New Jersey. NBC’s Stephanie Gosk reports for TODAY.
Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew Gaudreau were honored at the Columbus Blue Jackets opening home game. Ahead of the NHL team's game against the Florida Panthers on October 15, the late Johnny Gaudreau's teammates gathered to pay tribute to him and his brother after they were killed by an alleged drunk driver in August. Johnny Gaudreau's wife, Meredith Gaudreau, was in attendance, along with their 2-year-old daughter Noa and 7-month-old son Johnny, who were wearing #13 jerseys.
A PSA was also shared in a video before the game, saying, “If you are drinking tonight, do not drink and drive.” To continue the tributes, the Blue Jackets players wore a “13” patch on their jerseys, which they will wear all season. Everyone who attended the game also received the “13” patch. When the game started, the team “saved a spot for Johnny” by not including a left winger and 13 seconds taken off the clock for him.
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