Meredith Gaudreau shared a slideshow of photos featuring her, her husband, and their children, speaking about the treasured moments they enjoyed together as a family.
Johnny and Meredith Gaudreau on a golf course, from an Instagram slideshow of photos, dated September 1, 2024 | Source: Instagram/meredithgaudreau_
Meredith shared on an Instagram post that her husband was perfect, often making life feel almost too good to be true. She loved every single thing about him.
Johnny and Meredith Gaudreau having fun, from an Instagram slideshow of photos, dated September 1, 2024 | Source: Instagram/meredithgaudreau_
“Thank you for the best years of my life. Despite losing you, I am still the luckiest girl in the world to have been yours. I love you so so much,” she expressed.
Johnny and Meredith Gaudreau having fun, from an Instagram slideshow of photos, dated September 1, 2024 | Source: Instagram/meredithgaudreau_
She conveyed that he would always be her forever and eagerly anticipated the day they would be together again, emphasizing her deep and lasting love for him.
Johnny and Meredith Gaudreau hugging, from an Instagram slideshow of photos, dated September 1, 2024 | Source: Instagram/meredithgaudreau_
The photos shared with the post captured a couple very much in love. They were playful and carefree in most of the images.
Johnny and Meredith Gaudreau hugging, from an Instagram slideshow of photos, dated September 1, 2024 | Source: Instagram/meredithgaudreau_
Meredith and her husband were pictured cuddling, hugging, enjoying rounds of golf, relaxing with their kids, and spending time with their dog. Whether with friends or alone, they always seemed happy, often smiling and laughing together.
Johnny and Meredith Gaudreau chilling, from an Instagram slideshow of photos, dated September 1, 2024 | Source: Instagram/meredithgaudreau_
Johnny and Meredith married in 2021 and are parents to two children, their daughter Noa and their son Johnny. The NHL star’s wife made a separate post, celebrating the kind of father Johnny was.
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Johnny, baby Johnny, Noa, and Meredith Gaudreau enjoying family time at the beach, from an Instagram slideshow of pictures, dated September 1, 2024 | Source: Instagram/meredithgaudreau_
Meredith mentioned how Johnny Gaudreau had a special talent for putting their baby to sleep and was the apple of Noa’s eye. She also loved how much their daughter resembled him.
Johnny and Noa Gaudreau enjoying family time at the beach, from an Instagram slideshow of pictures, dated September 1, 2024 | Source: Instagram/meredithgaudreau_
She promised her husband, “We are going to make you proud. We love you so so so much daddy.” Meredith shared heartwarming photos of Johnny as a devoted and hands-on father.
Johnny and Noa Gaudreau bonding, from an Instagram slideshow of pictures, dated September 1, 2024 | Source: Instagram/meredithgaudreau_
In some images, he was seen taking a walk with their daughter, while in others, they enjoyed playful moments at the beach.
Johnny and Noa Gaudreau taking a walk, from an Instagram slideshow of pictures, dated September 1, 2024 | Source: Instagram/meredithgaudreau_
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Johnny with baby Johnny Gaudreau as he naps peacefully, from an Instagram slideshow of pictures, dated September 1, 2024 | Source: Instagram/meredithgaudreau_
One particularly sweet picture showed Johnny in his full sports gear, ready for a game, with an adoring Noa watching him intently.
Johnny and Noa Gaudreau talking before a game, from an Instagram slideshow of pictures, dated September 1, 2024 | Source: Instagram/meredithgaudreau_
A makeshift memorial grows outside Nationwide Arena for Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew Gaudreau at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, on August 31, 2024. | Source: Getty Images
She pointed out how inseparable they were, as if connected hip to hip. Meredith emphasized that Johnny and Matty were always mentioned together, side by side, even in large gatherings.
Matty Gaudreau as one of the groomsmen during Johnny Gaudreau’s wedding, from an Instagram slideshow of pictures, dated September 1, 2024 | Source: Instagram/meredithgaudreau_
Noa, Meredith, Johnny, and Matty Gaudreau during Noa’s baptism, from an Instagram slideshow of pictures, dated September 1, 2024 | Source: Instagram/meredithgaudreau_
Meredith described Johnny and Matty as absolute best friends who were each other’s biggest supporters despite their contrasting personalities. She noted that their magnetic presence made everyone want to be around them, including herself.
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She also vowed to care for Madeline, Matty’s wife, and Tripp, with all her love. Meredith concluded with a heartfelt message, saying they are deeply loved and cherished.
Noa, Meredith, Johnny, and Matty during Noa’s baptism, from an Instagram slideshow of pictures, dated September 1, 2024 | Source: Instagram/meredithgaudreau_
Matty and Johnny’s families are devasted for losing the two men, who were husbands, fathers, sons, nephews, cousins, brothers, brothers-in-law, and amazing humans to them.
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As we previously reported, details divulging the tragic news of Johnny and Matty’s death were shared online. The brotherswere tragically killed after they were struck down by a passing car in Oldmans Township at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Thursday evening, August 29, 2024.
Johnny Gaudreau during a game between the Vancouver Canucks and the Columbus Blue Jackets in Columbus, Ohio on January 15, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
According to authorities, the brothers were riding bikes on a rural road in New Jersey called Stumpy Lane when the accident occurred. Johnny’s hockey team, the Columbus Blue Jackets, posted a statement about his demise on X earlier today, August 30. The lengthy message notes how devastated and shocked the team is by the sad news.
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Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau at the annual Beanpot Hockey Tournament in Boston, Massachusetts on February 10, 2014 | Source: Getty Images
His hockey career took him from Boston College to the Calgary Flames to Team USA to the Blue Jackets, where he served as the team’s winger.
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Johnny Gaudreau playing during the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Czechia Quarterfinal match between USA and Czechia in Prague, Czech Republic on May 23, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
The grieving team went on to reiterate how much the superstar athlete is missed by them and their community and ended their message by asking the public to pray for the Gaudreau family, who are dealing with an unimaginable loss.
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Gary Bettman at the Stanleys Cocktail Reception & Awards in Boston, Massachusetts on July 9, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
He penned a lengthy message on the official Public Relations website page of the NHL that spotlighted the incredible legacy Johnny has left behind as one of the League’s “brightest young stars” during his impressive 11 seasons in the NHL.
Johnny Gaudreau playing during a game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, North Carolina on April 7, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
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Authorities on the scene after Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau were hit, posted on August 30, 2024 | Source: YouTube/6abc Philadelphia
A report from 6abc Action News discussed the scenario and divulged that the New Jersey State Police disclosed that the person who had been driving the vehicle that struck Johnny and Matthew had stayed on the scene after the accident. Authorities also shared that they believed the driver to be under the influence.
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She added that they could not confirm or deny the rumors that it was indeed Johnny and his brother who were the two victims.
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After this tweet, Tim Peel, a retired NHL referee, took to X to say, “Reports are that Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were killed by a drunk driver [tonight]. Please pray that this is not true!”