Columbus Blue Jackets Honor Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau in Emotional Home Opener

The Blue Jackets paid tribute to the Gaudreau brothers with heartfelt ceremonies and memorials before their first home game of the season.

Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau were honored before the Blue Jackets' home opener against the Florida Panthers, following their tragic deaths in a cycling accident in August.
A banner with Johnny Gaudreau's No. 13 jersey was raised at Nationwide Arena, with his family present for the ceremony.
Both the Blue Jackets and Panthers wore Johnny Gaudreau jerseys during pregame warmups, and a commemorative helmet decal will be worn throughout the season.
The Blue Jackets left Johnny's left wing position open for the opening face-off, with the game paused for 13 seconds as a tribute.
A memorial display featuring Johnny's jerseys and fan tributes is set up inside Nationwide Arena for fans to visit throughout the season.