Blue Jackets honour Gaudreau brothers with emotional tribute

The Blue Jackets held their home opener Tuesday in Columbus, and before the game, honored Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau in an emotional ceremony that involved family and friends. The Jackets raised a banner to the rafters with the number 13 to honour their former player.

[noorayneladha]

Not a single dry eye in the building and rightfully so. Thank you Johnny we love you and we will miss you. 😢

[anson.meadows]

I can’t be the only one that shatters when seeing Guy, their dad. The man is so broken it transcends to my own heart.

[RoseGoldenPetal]

Two sons, Two brothers, Two fathers, Two Husbands, the lasting and loving impact Johnny and Matthew of their passing can never truly heal, but thank you for honoring their legacy Columbus Blue Jackets

[robertpalatsky]

The "Johnny Hockey" chant got me😭😭. RIP Johnny and Matthew. May your memories be a blessing.

[NotaGabeItch]

Fly high boys ❤

Rest in peace Johnny and Matthew Gaudrea. Stay strong pops and mom. God bless the Gaudrea’s and the kids. Give them strength to keep pushing 😢.

[SavageOfficial]

Absolutely beautiful moment. I'm a pens fan and not a jackets fan at all but this tribute was one that absolutely teared me up. Johnny was one of my favorite players to play the game. Ever since he went to Columbus, I still continued to watch what he does for the team as he was an incredibly skilled and talented player and seems like an awesome person off the ice.
RIP Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. 😢🕊️

[tkmufa]

That was so sad & touching 😢 tears started flowing
A world without alcohol and car accidents we can only dream of. 😔
All the best to the entire family !!! 🥺🙏❤

[jsokalski]

Beautiful tribute to both Johnny and Matthew Gaudrea. Had tears in my eyes watching this. And thank you to the NHL for approval for 13 seconds to run silent when the puck first dropped. Hockey will always hold a special place in my heart ❤

[lindatoye]

So sad never forgotten. Be always thinking of you boys. Be scar never to heal

[lachlanschulz]

I honestly got emotional at this tribute, Johnny got the send off he deserved and the perfect tribute. Thank you for all the greatest moments Johnny and Matthew

[Syd-qh]

"I offer all my thoughts, prayers, and well-wishes during this dark time in life"

[Ankejo]

. I noticed a Columbus player look over to check on Sean Monahan when he got back on the ice after the ceremony. Balling!

[rickyhawley]

I felt so bad for his family, friends and teammates. I don’t know how his wife kept it together, she’s one strong person. I wish I could have given them a hug.

[dwaynesmith]

So sad.😢..all the best to the family..god bless..rip johnny and Matthew

[brooklynboulanger]

As a person who lost a sibling i can tell you it hurts

[angeliquesumner]

Johnny may be gone but his legacy will live on.

[bxboy]

If this doesn't bring a tear to your eyes. 🥲

[jamduke]

Thank blue jackets for honoringr former Calgary flames player johnny "hockey " gaudreau what he did for hockey in this city was awesome he definitely was a special player and man and we know he will be missed greatly in both nhl citys and the hockey 🏒 world in general god bless u 👍 😀 😢❤🥹🥺💔💞🫶🙏

[juliebrouard]

Great homage. Would have been nice to have his parents and sisters on the ice as well

[leahluostarinen]

R.I.P we'll miss the Gaudreau brothers 🫡😥😥