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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, the Blue Jackets shared a video celebrating Johnny's life on and off the ice and raised a banner with his No. 13 jersey toward the rafters of Nationwide Arena:

Friends and family members of the Gaudreaus were on hand for the game.

The Jackets previously announced they'll wear a commemorative helmet decal with the Gaudreaus' jersey numbers throughout the 2024-25 NHL season.