Overview

• The Columbus Blue Jackets closed their 2024-25 season with a 6-1 win over the New York Islanders, highlighted by tributes to Johnny Gaudreau.
• Fans at the sold-out Nationwide Arena chanted 'Johnny Hockey' and watched a tribute video montage during the final TV timeout of the game.
• Head coach Dean Evason reaffirmed that Gaudreau’s jersey will remain in the locker room as a motivational presence for the team moving forward.
• Johnny Gaudreau’s family participated in the tribute, with Meredith and Madeline Gaudreau sharing emotional messages on social media.
• The team’s season, dedicated to Gaudreau’s memory, featured a six-game winning streak and marked the franchise’s highest-scoring campaign.