NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matty’s suspicious driving incident has shocked their family, friends and fans. Johnny’s wife Meredith shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, reflecting on the precious moments they spent together as a family. Her emotional post included a slideshow of photos capturing the couple’s love, their two children Noah and Johnny and their life together. Meredith expressed her enduring love for Johnny, calling him “perfect” and stating that she felt blessed to have been his wife despite the pain of losing him. She also emphasized Johnny’s role as a loving father, describing him as caring and attentive, never missing a meeting or moment with their children.
In her tribute, Meredith also honored the close bond Johnny and Mattie had together. She shared memories of their friendship, describing them as best friends who were inseparable. Meredith vowed to honor their memory by caring for Mattie’s family and supporting his unborn child, Tripp, and his wife, Madeline.
The news of the brothers shocked both families and communities. Tributes were paid by Johnny’s hockey team, the Columbus Blue Jackets, and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, who offered his condolences to the Gaudreau family. The team expressed its shock and heartbreak, remembering Johnny not only for his talent on the ice, but also for his deep love of family.
The Gaudreau family has asked for privacy to cope with this unimaginable grief. The tragedy happened when the brothers were hit by a car while riding their bikes in New Jersey, and the driver, who remained at the scene, was believed to be under the influence.
