Jackets Honor Johnny Gaudreau in Emotional Preseason Home Opener

The Columbus Blue Jackets paid tribute to the late star and his brother with a moment of silence and special memorials before their first home game since the tragic accident.

Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were killed by a drunk driver while riding bikes in New Jersey on August 29.
The Blue Jackets held a 13-second moment of silence and displayed their numbers and photos on the Jumbotron before their preseason home opener.
Players are wearing helmet stickers with the Gaudreau brothers' names and numbers, and a memorial patch will be worn for the entire season.
The team's regular season home opener on October 15 will be dedicated to celebrating Johnny Gaudreau's life, with traditional festivities postponed to October 17.
The driver responsible for the accident, Sean M. Higgins, remains in jail and faces multiple charges, including two counts of death by auto.