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Meredith Gaudreau reacts to Sean Monahan's goal celebration

Sean Monahan delivered a huge tribute to Johnny Gaudreau on Tuesday night as he pointed to the heavens after scoring a goal for the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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A Heartfelt Home Opener For The Columbus Blue Jacket

Hockey season is back in full swing, and the Blue Jackets played their first home game on Tuesday, October 15, against the Florida Panthers. The Jackets lost 4-3, but the score wasn’t the only thing on people’s minds.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / October 16

Blue Jackets home opener was an excellent tribute to Johnny Gaudreau

There wasn’t a dry eye in Nationwide Arena in Columbus on Tuesday night, as the Columbus Blue Jackets welcomed the Florida Panthers to town for their home opener, and before the game, honored the lives of both Johnny Gaudreau, and his brother Matthew.

NHL News / Maple Leafs Daily / October 16

Blue Jackets and Florida Panthers Honour Johnny Gaudreau With Emotional Opening Faceoff

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Florida Panthers honour Johnny Gaudreau with a very special and emotional tribute during the opening faceoff. Tragically,

Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / October 16

A Hard-Fought Loss, But It Was About Much More Than Hockey At Nationwide Arena Tuesday Night

In a night that was about much more than hockey, the Columbus Blue Jackets gave it their all for 60 minutes against the Florida Panthers but came up just short in a 4-3 loss in the home opener at Nationwide Arena.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 16

Blue Jackets’ Sean Monahan’s emotional reaction to goal on Johnny Gaudreau tribute night

It’s been just under two months since the hockey world was rocked by the shocking and tragic death of Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, both of whom were killed while cycling in New Jersey after being struck by a drunken driver.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 16

NHL roundup: Panthers prevail as Jackets honor Johnny Gaudreau

Sam Reinhart scored one goal and had two assists as the Florida Panthers defeated the Blue Jackets 4-3 in an emotional home opener for Columbus on Tuesday night.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

Blue Jackets Fall to Panthers as Teams Honor the Gaudreau Brothers

Sam Reinhart had a goal and two assists, Anton Lundell had a goal and an assist, Spencer Knight made 35 stops, and the Florida Panthers beat Columbus 4-3, spoiling a Blue Jackets’ home opener steeped in tributes to Johnny Gaudreau and his brother.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 15

Late Johnny Gaudreau honored, but Blue Jackets fall to Panthers

Sam Reinhart scored one goal and had two assists as the Florida Panthers defeated the Blue Jackets 4-3 in an emotional home opener for Columbus on Tuesday night.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Trade Talk / October 15

Blue Jackets & Panthers Hold Emotional Johnny Gaudreau Tribute

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Florida Panthers honored the late Johnny Gaudreau in an emotional tribute as Tuesday’s game kicked off. For the Blue Jackets, the tributes began earlier in the afternoon and ahead of their home opener.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / October 15

Blue Jackets pay tribute to Johnny Gaudreau at home opener

It was a somber moment in remembering one of the game’s exciting players. The Columbus Blue Jackets opened the home portion of their 2024-25 schedule on Tuesday night against the Florida Panthers.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 15

Watch: Blue Jackets, Panthers pay tribute to Johnny Gaudreau

Watch: Blue Jackets, Panthers pay touching tribute to Johnny Gaudreau

The Columbus Blue Jackets played their first home game on Tuesday night since the tragic death of left winger Johnny Gaudreau.

Sean Monahan points to the sky for Gaudreau after scoring

Late Gaudreau honored, but Columbus falls to Panthers

Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk shares heartfelt Gaudreau message

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / October 15

Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk Shares Heartfelt Johnny Gaudreau Message

A month and half after the deaths of Columbus Blue Jackets forwward Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, the hockey world is still trying to process and heal from the tragedy.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / October 15

Blue Jackets to Honor Johnny Gaudreau During Home Opener

This season's home opener for the Columbus Blue Jackets will be unlike any other in franchise history. After the tragic death of team icon Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, the team is pushing through what will be an emotional season in memory of their fallen teammate.