Johnny Gaudreau

Edmonton Oilers center Mattias Janmark (13) scores against Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) during the first period of Game 5 of the Western Conference finals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Stars goalie Oettinger surprised, embarrassed by pull in West final that DeBoer is still explaining

Dallas Stars goalie Jake Oettinger says he was surprised and embarrassed when he got pulled from Game 5 of the Western Conference final after giving up two goals on the only two shots he faced.

USA's Tage Thompson, who scored the only goal during overtime, holds the trophy after the Hockey World Championship gold medal match between Switzerland and USA at Avicii Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, Sunday May 25, 2025. (Magnus Lejhall/Keystone via AP)

US wins 1st world hockey title since 1933 with 1-0 OT victory over Switzerland

United States' Dylan Larkin (left) celebrates his goal against Canada with Matt Boldy, left to right, Jaccob Slavin and Brock Faber during second period 4 Nations Face-Off hockey action in Montreal on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

After Larkin’s challenge, some top US players commit to worlds with Milan Olympics on the horizon

Dallas Stars head coach Peter DeBoer, back, looks at the overhead scoreboard as assistant coach Steve Spott confers with players during a time out in the third period of Game 6 of an NHL first-round hockey playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche Thursday, May 1, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

This seems like the only fitting end for the Stars and Avalanche, a Game 7 in the NHL playoffs

Jane Gaudreau, mother of hockey players Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau who were fatally struck by a motorist while riding bicycles, poses for a photograph at Archbishop Damiano School in Westville, N.J., Wednesday, April 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

A legacy of hope and laughter for Gaudreau brothers as family, friends and hockey community grieve

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Driver charged with killing NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother appears in court

A judge agreed to a 30-day extension for prosecutors to seek an indictment against Sean M. Higgins, the driver accused in the death of NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother. They were struck and killed in August while bicycling in New Jersey. (AP Video: Tassanee Vejpongsa)

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Blue Jackets fans, players remember Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau at a candlelight vigil in Columbus

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Washington Capitals' Dylan Strome (17) returns to the bench after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Crosby and Ovechkin shine in Penguins’ 5-2 win over Capitals

Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli (19) celebrates his goal with teammates during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Blue Jackets close the season with a 6–1 victory over the Islanders

Sean M. Higgins, the driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew while they were bicycling, appears at the Salem County, N.J., Courthouse, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Salem, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Judge rejects defense that Gaudreau brothers contributed to their deaths by cycling while impaired

Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli (19) celebrates his goal with teammates during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Fantilli and Greaves are the latest contributors in keeping the Blue Jackets’ playoff hopes going

Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli (19) celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Adam Fantilli scores twice as the Blue Jackets beat the Capitals to remain in playoff contention

Ottawa Senators centerDylan Cozens (24) celebrates after his goal against the Detroit Red Wings with teammate Jake Sanderson (85) during third-period NHL hockey game action in Ottawa, Ontario, Monday, March 10, 2025. (Spencer Colby/The Canadian Press via AP)

Senators, Blue Jackets, Rangers and Bruins lead an East wild-card playoff race full of surprises

FILE -Columbus Blue Jackets' Mathieu Olivier (24) waits for a face-off against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker, File)

Blue Jackets sign Mathieu Olivier to a 6-year, $18 million contract extension

The Ohio State band performs Script Ohio on the ice at Ohio Stadium before the start of the Stadium Series NHL hockey game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Detroit Red Wings Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

NHL honors Gaudreau brothers in emotional Stadium Series tribute

Guy Gaudreau, right, the father of the late Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau joins U.S.A. team players Noah Hanifin (15) and Matt Boldy (12) on the ice during 4 Nations Face-Off hockey practice in Montreal, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

Guy Gaudreau joins US team for practice at the 4 Nations Face-Off

CORRECTS GOAL TO ZACH WERENSKI - Columbus Blue Jackets players celebrate after a goal by Zach Werenski (obscured) against the Utah Hockey Club in overtime of an NHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Melissa Majchrzak)

Blue Jackets overcome injuries, skids and Gaudreau’s death to climb into playoff contention

Columbus Blue Jackets' Johnny Gaudreau plays during an NHL hockey game, Jan. 4, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Late NHL star Johnny Gaudreau’s No. 8 jersey retired by the USHL’s Dubuque Fighting Saints

The view outside of Nationwide Arena at a memorial set up by fans for Blue Jackets hockey player Johnny Gaudreau in Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana, file)

Johnny Gaudreau’s number will be retired by the junior USHL’s Dubuque Fighting Saints

Sean M. Higgins, the driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew as they bicycled on a rural road, appears at the county courthouse in Salem, N.J., Nov. 12, 2024(AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Gaudreau suspect pleads not guilty to homicide charges after turning down 35-year prison sentence

Calgary Flames' Rasmus Andersson, right, celebrates his goal with teammate Mikael Backlund during second period NHL hockey action against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Calgary on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)

Flames beat the Blue Jackets 3-0 following a tribute to the late Gaudreau brothers

Colorado Avalanche left wing Joel Kiviranta, second from right, celebrates with right wingers Nikolai Kovalenko, right, and Logan O'Connor (25) after scoring during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres in Buffalo, N.Y., Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Avalanche rally from four-goal deficit to beat Sabres 5-4

Former President Jimmy Carter poses for a portrait during the Toronto International Film Festival, Sept. 10, 2007, in Toronto. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

The year in review: Influential people who died in 2024

Sean M. Higgins, the driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew as they bicycled on a rural road, is flanked by his layers, Matthew Portella, left, and Richard Klineburger, right, at the Salem County, N.J., Courthouse, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Salem, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Judge extends the time to indict the driver accused of killing Johnny Gaudreau and his brother

Florida Panthers' Eetu Luostarinen, left, celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets with teammate Sam Reinhart during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Panthers beat the Blue Jackets 4-3 on an opening night dedicated to Johnny Gaudreau

Blue Jackets' Johnny Gaudreau's family watches a #13 banner being raised during a ceremony before the start of an NHL hockey game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Florida Panthers. Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

For Johnny and Matthew: Blue Jackets play their home opener with Gaudreaus in mind

The number 13, worn by former Calgary Flames player Johnny Gaudreau, is displayed during a memorial ceremony prior to an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers in Calgary, Alberta, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)

Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau’s father takes the ice with Blue Jackets on eve of home opener

FILE - Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) battles for position with Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (42) in the second period of an NHL hockey game, March 22, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

After the death of Johnny Gaudreau, the Blue Jackets look for better days and better hockey

Columbus Blue Jackets fans leave chalk messages during the candlelight vigil to honor Blue Jackets hockey player Johnny Gaudreau, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2024, outside of Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were killed by a motor vehicle last week while riding bicycles. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

Blue Jackets honor Johnny Gaudreau before their first home game since his death

Shiloh Rivera, facing, mourns with Hylas Stemen of Columbus, at the makeshift memorial set up by fans for Blue Jackets hockey player Johnny Gaudreau in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Gaudreau, along with his brother Matthew, was fatally struck by a motorist while riding his bicycle on Thursday. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

Blue Jackets open camp amid lingering grief over death of Johnny Gaudreau

Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk speaks during NHL hockey media day, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk opens up about the death of his friend Johnny Gaudreau

Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell speaks during the candlelight vigil to honor Blue Jackets hockey player Johnny Gaudreau, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2024, outside of Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were killed by a motor vehicle last week while riding bicycles. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

With grief lingering, Blue Jackets GM Waddell places focus on hockey in wake of Gaudreau’s death

Sean M. Higgins, top, the alleged drunken driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew as they bicycled on a rural road, appears before Judge Michael Silvanio, bottom, for his hearing via video from jail, Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, in Woodbury, N.J. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Driver charged with killing NHL’s Johnny Gaudreau and his brother had .087 blood-alcohol level

Columbus Blue Jackets player Cole Sillinger, center, reacts during the candlelight vigil to honor Blue Jackets hockey player Johnny Gaudreau, outside of Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2024. Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were killed by a motor vehicle last week while riding bicycles. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

Blue Jackets fans and players remember the Gaudreau brothers at a candlelight vigil in Columbus

Shiloh Rivera, facing, mourns with Hylas Stemen of Columbus, at the makeshift memorial set up by fans for Blue Jackets hockey player Johnny Gaudreau in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Gaudreau, along with his brother Matthew, was fatally struck by a motorist while riding his bicycle on Thursday. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

Online fundraiser for Matthew Gaudreau’s widow raises more than $560K as the sports world mourns

A memorial is set up by fans for Blue Jackets hockey player Johnny Gaudreau in Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 30, 2024. Gaudreau, along with his brother Matthew, was fatally struck by a motorist while riding his bicycle on Thursday. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

Gaudreau’s wife thanks him for ‘the best years of my life’ in Instagram tribute to fallen NHL player

Shiloh Rivera, left, mourns with Hylas Stemen, center, and Amanda Rivera of Columbus, at the makeshift memorial set up by fans for Blue Jackets hockey player Johnny Gaudreau in Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 30, 2024. Gaudreau, along with his brother Matthew, was fatally struck by a motorist while riding his bicycle on Thursday. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

Sudden death of ‘Johnny Hockey’ means more hard times for beleaguered Columbus Blue Jackets