Gaudreau honored by Team USA after gold medal win at Olympics
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Key Points:
- Team USA honored the late Johnny Gaudreau throughout the men’s hockey tournament at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, with players wearing his jersey and taking a team photo with his children after their gold medal win.
- Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew tragically died in a cycling accident in August 2024; Gaudreau was a 31-year-old Columbus Blue Jackets player.
- U.S. captain Auston Matthews highlighted Gaudreau’s presence in spirit, noting his jersey was in the locker room for every game and many teammates had personal connections with him.
- Jack Hughes scored the overtime winning goal against Canada, securing the U.S. men’s first Olympic hockey gold since 1980.
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