Gaudreau’s kids join Team USA on ice after 2026 Olympics
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Key Points:
- Team USA honored late NHL player Johnny Gaudreau during their 2-1 overtime victory over Canada to win the gold medal at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, with his family joining the postgame team photo and players holding up his jersey in the locker room.
- Gaudreau's wife Meredith and parents were present at the game, emotionally celebrating the team's first Olympic gold since 1980, while his young children sat in the center of the team photo, coinciding with Johnny Jr.'s second birthday.
- U.S. captain Auston Matthews emphasized Gaudreau's lasting impact on the team, noting that many players grew up with him and kept his jersey in the locker room as a tribute throughout the tournament.
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