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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.

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,

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 / 1st Ohio Battery / October 15

Blue Jackets Honor Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, Fall Short To Panthers In Emotional Home Opener

It was an emotional home opener unlike any other for the Columbus Blue Jackets. With the defending Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers in town, both the Blue Jackets and Panthers paid tribute to fallen brothers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, with each team wearing jerseys featuring 'Gaudreau' and Johnny's No.

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.

NHL News / Bleacher Report / October 15

Johnny, Matthew Gaudreau Honored Ahead of Blue Jackets' Home Opener vs. Panthers

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Florida Panthers honored Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau before Columbus' home opener on Tuesday night. Prior to dropping the puck,…

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 15

Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk offers touching tribute to Johnny Gaudreau

The Columbus Blue Jackets will play their home opener on Tuesday night at Nationwide Arena, the first regular season home game since the shocking and tragic deaths of Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew in late August.

NHL News / Florida Hockey Now / October 15

Florida Panthers to help honor Gaudreau brothers in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Blue Jackets play host to the Panthers tonight, but the festive atmosphere will be muted as the team honors the memory of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau before their home opener.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Canucks Daily / October 14

Blue Jackets extend special invitation to father of Johnny Gaudreau

When the Columbus Blue Jackets took to the ice on Monday at Nationwide Arena to prepare for their home opener tomorrow, there was a special guest on the ice with the team - Guy Gaudreau, the father of Johnny Gaudreau, who joined them as a guest coach for the day.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Oilers Daily / October 15

Columbus Blue Jackets Extend Incredible Offer to Father of Gaudreau Brothers

The NHL and the Columbus Blue Jackets have been incredibly stricken by the loss of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, and Columbus is now taking some heartwarming action for the family.

Colorado Avalanche News / Hockey Patrol / October 13

Controversy Erupts: Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche Accused of Disrespecting Johnny Gaudreau

In what could be seen as a show of disrespect, the Colorado Avalanche did not play a Johnny Gaudreau tribute before their game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

NHL News / Hockey Unplugged / October 13

Johnny Gaudreau's parents send special message to the Calgary Flames

Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau tragically passed away at the end of August in a car accident where a drunk driver hit them as they were riding their bikes near Salem, New Jersey.

New Jersey Devils News / Hockey Unplugged / October 11

Johnny & Matthew Gaudreau receive major honor in New Jersey

Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau tragically passed away at the end of August after being struck by a drunk driver while riding their bikes near their hometown of Salem, New Jersey.

NHL News / Oilers Daily / October 9

Cole Caufield Dedicates First Goal to Johnny Gaudreau in Emotional Moment

Canadiens forward Cole Caufield was deeply stricken by the loss of his friend Johnny Gaudreau this offseason, and early on got a chance to pay him a tribute.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Hockey Unplugged / October 8

Gaudreau family files new motion in court amid death investigation

Johnny & Matthew Gaudreau tragically passed away just over a month ago after being hit by alleged drunk driver in Sean Higgins. Overall, their passing has proven to be one of the saddest stories in all of sports, and fans are trying to understand how such a thing could have happened to two good young people.

NHL News / Hockey Patrol / October 7

Former OHL player tragically passes away at 23 years old

Less than two months after Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau lost their lives in a terrible accident, another tragedy struck the hockey community. The OHL announced the passing of former North Bay Batallion player Kurtis Evans.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Oilers Daily / October 7

NHL Insider Facing Criticism for Insensitive Comments on Johnny Gaudreau

NHL insider Frank Seravalli is facing some criticism today for arguably making an insensitive comment on the passing of Johnny Gaudreau. In an article for Seravalli's bold takes this season, he said Columbus will win the Draft Lottery for the first overall pick, and somehow connected it to Johnny Gaudreau.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 3