The Columbus Blue Jackets paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Johnny Gaudreau in their first game at Nationwide Arena since his tragic passing nearly a month ago. The emotional evening began with a video tribute to Gaudreau, followed by 13 seconds of silence in honor of his uniform number, No. 13.
Gaudreau and his brother Matthew lost their lives on August 29 in a tragic accident near their childhood home in New Jersey. The brothers were struck by a suspected drunken driver while riding bicycles, just before their sister Katie's wedding. The driver is facing charges related to the incident.
