Overview

• Meredith Gaudreau announced the birth of her third child, Carter Michael Gaudreau, on April 1, seven months after her husband Johnny Gaudreau's tragic death.
• The newborn shares the same middle name, birth weight, and measurements as his late father, and is described as looking remarkably like him.
• Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were fatally struck by a suspected drunk driver in August 2024 while biking in New Jersey.
• Legal proceedings against the driver, Sean M. Higgins, continue, with charges including death by auto and reckless driving.
• The Gaudreau family, supported by the hockey community, celebrates Carter's arrival as a symbol of resilience and continuity in the face of loss.