The NHL is mourning the loss of Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, who were killed in a bike accident in New Jersey on Thursday night, the team confirmed.
“The Columbus Blue Jackets are shocked and devastated by this unimaginable tragedy. Johnny was not only a great hockey player, but more significantly a loving husband, father, son, brother and friend,” the team said in a statement on Friday. “We extend our heartfelt sympathies to his wife, Meredith, his children, Noa and Johnny, his parents, their family and friends on the sudden loss of Johnny and Matt.”