Blue Jackets Take The Faceoff Without A Left Winger In Honor Of Johnny Gaudreau

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[@Jens95]

I have no more tears to cry

[@DylPickle0]

Same😢

[@sereneprincess4940]

I wish I could say the same.

[@Doofysfinger]

This one hits hard.

[@freshstart349]

Its so sad

[@danielbrodie87]

My thoughts exactly. This might have gottten me more than the banner raise.

[@gregthompson3785]

That was one of the most respectful gestures I've ever seen.

[@analogman9697]

Hockey people do things right in my experience.

[@brenz36]

I can only imagine what it meant to the family, perfect tribute for two great guys.

[@dougiesherwin9591]

@@analogman9697 It's a gentleman's sport.

[@analogman9697]

@@dougiesherwin9591 It is. Even when they spend two hours pounding on each other, they can shake hands afterwards...in. the playoffs anyway.

[@kingguff3000]

coach trying to keep it together breaks my heart 🥺

[@NotaGabeItch]

That was so sad to see 😢

[@sergeant_salty]

The way the NHL family comes together for stuff like this is why I have always been proud to be a hockey fan. This is a special sport and the community is like nothing else

[@HunterLikesSoda]

It reminds me of the Boston strong moment. I don’t think I’ve ever had chills that

[@Thesportymouse973]

Yeah I love this

[@drunkenastarte5243]

@@HunterLikesSoda ...and the way every NHL team came together to remember & honour the Humbolt Broncos tragedy

[@etiennevachon2813]

Well, the NBA's reaction around Kobe's death was pretty awesome too… May these amazing athletes RIP.

[@josh39684]

You won't find such a close nit family anywhere else in sports. Emotional

[@747Cone]

Oilers fan here. The way they had Monahan and Bennett touch the puck before symbolically passing it to Johnny was touching, both former teammates of Johnny.

[@whatgenderami]

i hadn’t noticed this when i watched the first time. thanks for pointing this out 💔

[@stevencooke6451]

It was just a beautfiul tribute from start to end. I think we were all fas of hockey and Johnny Hockey during this game. I'm a rare Habs and Leafs fan (I'm surrounded by Leafs fans including my daughter who was born one Leafs playoffs round success ago). The Gaudreau family must have felt such a range of emotions during this.

[@ryanwoomy]

Rest in Peace Johnny. Had chills the whole way through, especiallly during those 13 seconds.

[@NotaGabeItch]

Blue Jackets did a phenomenal job on the Johnny Gaudreau tribute. The family really needed that, and the team. I balled throughout the whole tribute. It really hit me when I saw the parents of Johnny holding onto each other sharing tears 😢

[@travismonk2804]

He and his brother died the day before their sister's wedding? That is so fucking brutal jesus man.

[@MoonDragon90]

They were riding their bikes back from the rehearsal dinner.

[@HeadshotDisorder]

@@MoonDragon90 Sean Higgins, the asshole who couldn't get home an extra 35 seconds later. Passed on the shoulder to overtake a slow moving vehicle and killed both cyclists. Then in court complained to the judge that he had to be held in prison over the weekend.

[@nixternal]

Thank you for this, a shame the NHL couldn't make this an ESPN game tonight! Like you, no more tears left. RIP Johnny & Matty! You boys will be missed and never forgotten! ❤

[@Soundtracks92]

I dunno how the boys were able to keep it together and continue playing. Hockey players are tough

[@neilweir-smith8228]

Was going to say the same.

[@peteparker708]

Classy homage for a classy guy from a team that has suffered so much. RIP Johnny Hockey. Safe to say hockey as a whole is the lesser with his passing.

[@TheChrome-Magnon]

Not a big Jackets fan but absolute fan of “Johnny Hockey.” So sad and he will be missed.

[@stevencooke6451]

But, I don't know anyone who dislikes the Blue Jackets. I'd love to see them experience success, especially now.

[@bigpurplegrape6916]

It’s okay to cry.

[@ExoticChargers140]

agreed

[@jeffreycairns767]

🙄🙄🙄

[@bigpurplegrape6916]

@@jeffreycairns767 here to talk if you’re going through something❤️

[@picax8398]

​@@jeffreycairns767grow up.

[@absolutetuber]

@@jeffreycairns767 why the eyeroll? you do realize that there are people that think its weak to cry. naw. having normal human emotions is not weak.

[@Mattmister9822]

This is why I love hockey. This is bigger than the sport. No matter the team you play or cheer for, it’s all about showing love and respect for a grieving organization from all of us. ❤

[@RoseGoldenPetal]

THANK YOU JOHNNY THANK YOU MATTHEW You both poured your souls and hearts into the game of hockey, the entire hockey world will never forget you

[@Tiesinho333]

So hard to Watch it ❤❤❤ Stay strong CBJ !!! Much love from Germany 😢

[@SuperSailorNightstorm]

R.I.P. Johnny Hockey 🏒🏒🏒🏒🏒🏒🏒🏒🏒🏒🏒🏒🏒🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@michaelperkins739]

Great show of respect and honor. God Bless.

[@whatgenderami]

i’m not a Jackets fan. but i am a hockey fan and a human. and i have to commend Columbus for not only their tribute, but also everything in this video…how they waited 13 seconds to play, how they symbolically passed to him, etc. i am gutted just watching this. can’t even imagine how the Gaudreau family, friends, and teammates are holding all this grief. but i hope these tributes help to show that they don’t have to shoulder this alone. the whole hockey world stands behind them, regardless of what teams we usually root for. because this isn’t about a team, it’s about two young men lost way too soon. 💔💔

[@MD76MAC]

They raised a memorial banner with 13 on it. I guess you can say 13 is unofficially retired.

[@AJEDDY97]

It should be officially retired.

[@MD76MAC]

@@AJEDDY97 it probably already is. You'd have to be a Godlike player to even want to wear that number now.

[@ev14304]

md76MAC - don't know why, but that made me smile .....

[@DefendNC97]

This is why I love hockey. Yeah, we have our teams we pull for, but times like these is what makes the sport special than any other. RIP 13G21

[@bruce8321]

These things always remind us why life is so precious and unpredictable. Hockey guys are special athletes and respect the hell out of each other on and off the ice. Canada loved him too as he was a real hockey man.

[@Mikertt]

That was beautiful to see. I hated when the Sharks had to face him when they played Calgary, but I was devastated when I heard about him and his brother passing away from the accident. Great player gone way too soon. What a touching way to remember him I must say.

[@avalanchefan3033]

I’ve cried more about hockey in the last few years than anything else! Man this stuff gets me. First Peter Mcnab now Johnny Hockey!

[@ilmaavirtaa]

also all the rapes stories:(

[@joshmoxey.]

This was great. Really touching. RIP to both of them

[@leatherbound4233]

I'm all chocked up, what a great tribute and sticks high to the Panthers for their part.

[@insaneiaq]

I really believe that every player can see something of themselves in Johnny and Matt. It could just as easily be any one of them. I don't doubt for a minute that every player in that Panther locker room insisted on doing anything they could to honor the family and Johnny's memory.

[@VonBlade]

I couldn't be happier that Columbus had Mearsy on the call too. Many years of his as the Pens voice, he completely understands the moment and how to shut up.

[@seanodonnell12]

Sam Bennett putting the puck where Johnny should have been was such a small gesture but means so much. Cool moment.

[@mitchweiner]

Classy gesture. Makes me proud to be a hockey fan.

[@kyleturner5028]

Not a dry eye in the house or mine. Classy by both teams. Heartbreaking.

[@hughmungas5462]

Such a beautiful thing to watch. I’m a grown man and I cried my eyes out during their little tribute to Johnny and Mathew. Such an inspiration to the younger generation of players and won’t be forgotten anytime soon. We love you Johnny hockey, rest easy buddy, the shifts over.

[@stevencooke6451]

Being a grown man doesn't separate us from feeling pain, loss, even this kind of shared loss.

[@insaneasock3156]

Had to explain to my wife why im crying.....she gets it.

[@GalenGTV]

I think the most beautiful thing I could never have imagined happened. I thought it would be cool if the game was 1-3 either team. Then I realized I was forgetting about Matty. Game score 4 +3 = 7 #13 & #21 - 1+3+2+1 =7 Both honoured and both missed.

[@kantstenchonthemel5641]

Another heartbreaking moment ... there has been so many. Didn't know one could have so many tears for a person not even belonging to your family...or maybe it's just the hockey family being so huge...

[@bgibso10]

I am a 40 yr old grown man, and a Lightning fan, I teared up like no tomorrow. this was such a perfect way to honor the mans life and his grit on the ice. Thank you Jackets and Panthers for a very perfect and uniting moment

[@samac_schnitzers3454]

Sportsmanship, class and respect at it's finest.

[@DavosSeaworth]

Innocent lives were lost because somebody wanted to drive intoxicated. A fool will always reign over gold. Rest in peace Matthew and Johnny Gaudreau. 💛💛

[@spelunkerd]

What a thoughtful, creative way to honor that boy and his brother.

[@wabashvalleycards2082]

This was the first professional hockey game I ever attended, 3 weeks after moving to Columbus from out of state. And I can confidently say I’ll never forget this entire sequence.

[@Successmaker4all]

Congrats to Colombia for showing such respect for someone whose left us truly tragically & untimely. I'm bringing the Nordiques back to QC soon,& will honour him infinitely from the moment the puck drops. May God bless his lovely wife & children & keep them protected forever after. Godbless & Godspeed miss Gaudreau & r.i.p. Johnny & mathew as you'll forever remain in our hearts.😊❤

[@pootytang1120]

Monny with the huge faceoff win too RIP # 13

[@jamalgivens9373]

Thank you for uploading this. This is a beautiful tribute. ❤❤❤❤

[@slystar6418]

I love this game so damn much man. So much respect for eveybody in the league rival or opponent. Nothing like it. ❤ Rip Johnny Hockey..

[@aqaz120]

just like we did with kobe, best thing the blue jackets and NHL can do for johnny hockey RIP johnny gaudreu

[@gabos7892]

New Jersey State Police said 43-year-old Sean Higgins was driving the third car behind the brothers on their bikes around 8 p.m. when he tried to pass the other two vehicles on the left. One of the vehicles, an SUV closest to the brothers, started moving to the left to create room for the brothers. Higgins accelerated around that SUV on the RIGHT, driving straight into the Gaudreau brothers, who both died at the scene.

[@sfm5s]

Very nice tribute. Sad to see this happen to anyone. RIP Johnny and Matthew

[@bassmandan9484]

Remember this moment in your daily lives whenever you see anyone who’s been drinking and is thinking about getting behind the wheel.

[@joshbehehe]

Don’t ruin the fuckin moment. This is where we pay respect. Don’t Make it about anything else right now. Jesus fucking Christ

[@truckmusic1]

There is nothing wrong with drinking and driving, just keep your shit together. If you can’t do that, don’t drink.

[@Mantium47]

@@truckmusic1 You're a fuckin clown lmao

[@soc2168]

@@truckmusic1least obvious rage bait

[@truckmusic1]

@@soc2168 I’m not baiting. I drive all the time after a few drinks and I’m extremely careful. Doing the limit exactly, hands 10 and 2, maintain lane, shoulder checks It’s people who drink and drive and turn into complete idiots that shouldn’t be allowed to drive drunk

[@JustinMogollon199]

That is so beautiful. This moment was perfect. It was perfect, down to the last minute details. RIP to Johnny Hockey. Columbus and Calgary need to retire #13 in honor of him. Moments like this is what makes hockey awesome.

[@jerrycarney1209]

Damn i love this sport. Been a Penguin fan since 1967. This sport always does it right. R I P Johnny Hockey

[@JaredConway1]

What an incredible ceremony and start to the game. Wow! Speechless. RIP Johnny/Matthew.

[@BelindaFarage]

OMG - I didn't know I was going to cry. Damn. This - THIS - is why I love hockey. At the end of the game, it's all Family.

[@LenientProcess]

No words. Just tears and goosebumps.

[@petergriemens1878]

Hockey fan here. Man that hurt, 62 and yes its ok to cry. Carry on gentlemen

[@Drew-vn8rx]

Anyone with a heart will get choked up by that

[@LukeVenables]

That was perfect. Just incredible.

[@jonathanduplantis1403]

He was at Monahan's wedding at my work Peller estates. Lots of NHLers, he wss in Columbus days later and Monahan in Montreal

[@IamGenoBlack]

Many reasons to love Hockey on display here. Top class.

[@NobuhikuObayashi]

Very classy. Can’t help but cry

[@MarkBradshaw-b4w]

Incredible gesture. That's what being human is all about. My condolences to Johnny and Matthew's families.

[@dannyg3949]

Great job Columbus, this is another reason the NHL is the elite of all professional sports. RIP Johnny.

[@HouseDaddyHouse]

They should do this when the jackets play the flames as well

[@caldarilogi]

the play them on nov 29 and then both games after that

[@marknicholasdavis]

Reminds me of when NBA teams took 24 second violations after Kobe died as a tribute to his jersey number. This is a beautiful moment that shouldn't have had to happen. RIP Johnny Hockey.

[@Furryfeather]

Im still struggling with Columbus Arena not even considering having a no alcohol tribute night. Johnny & brother killled by a drunk but beer still flowing for blue jacket fans drive home

[@chemicalimbalance7030]

That was powerful

[@HammerJammer81]

Respect to both teams. RIP to those two Brothers.

[@mr_wilkins]

Such an amazing tribute from both teams! Seeing Bennett leave the puck where Johnny would have been standing 😭

[@Bolz4321]

love the 'missing man formation' awesome tribute.

[@davidellis8052]

Nothing like hockey players and hockey communities. RIP Johnny Hockey

[@jeffbenedict8926]

I’m not crying… I just have onions near me

[@QuillyTheKid]

Pure class

[@alexrompen805]

Very classy of the Panthers to agree to, and help the Blue Jackets do this tribute.

[@HummaKavula-DontVoteForStupid]

Respect to the Panthers for participating. There are just some things in life that transcends sports. Moments like these remind you that you should pay attention to all the people in your life that matter most and when you have time to spare think about those others you can help.

[@Constitutionalist76]

Pure class from Bennett to put that puck in it's place. You couldn't draw up a better tribute for an absolute tragedy.

[@hckykd39]

As someone who genuinely didn’t care for gaudreau style of play…. I can honestly say this had me tearing up and this is just absolutely tragic. Condolences to his family. And Mathew too obviously.

[@jaredmucciardi6571]

cause anyone cares about whether you liked Gaudreau's style of play.

[@TravelSpottermc]

I can’t stop crying 😭

[@bcrcndr]

Class act all around. Love this game.

[@alanniederlitz8630]

Very CLASSY of BOTH teams!!!

[@RwdyRoddyPeeper]

The most beautiful game on earth 💗

[@WESTWORDED]

Beautiful tribute. Don't drink and drive, kids :( #RIPJohnnyandMatthew

[@AreYouKittenMeRtNow]

Wow. Absolute class act 💔

[@johnbrowne2170]

Beautiful.

[@petermoroz6556]

I’m a Bluejackets fan even more now!!

[@LastlyMore]

Love how Sam Bennett just places the puck where Gaudreau would be if he was still here. Love Bennett he's one of my favs. I'm not even a Panthers fan. I just love he plays.

[@koalakakes]

I used to play against Johnny growing up in juniors, he was always a good player. Sad to see him go

[@insaneiaq]

The game is so big and so small at the same time. Without it, we don't have a connection to the Gaudreau family, we don't share their loss and have an emotional connection. But at the same time, the league, the franchises, and the officials all put the man and his family first because thats what really matters.

[@littlebrownjug1683]

Both teams are amazing. ❤ We are all hockey. ❤

[@jasonryan1942]

God bless Johnny and Matthew

[@StelthSlimeGaming]

Monahan to Bennett to Gaudreau Damn...

[@Smf7161]

A touching tribute, to a life (2) cut way too short!

[@shikaku2827]

You know Benett could've crushed that guy at 4:00, but classy guy knew it wasnt a good time for that

[@greiginvietnam]

good god that filled my eyes. well done both teams. well done.

[@lkgrave4959]

I like that extended shot of van Reimsdyk, considering that he's wearing #21, Matt's number.

[@ICLight412]

Brought tears to my eyes, Johnny you and your brother RIP… Edit: you both while other hockey greats are skating above watching and playing with these guys at the same time. I’ve seen death so many times… brain surgery, car accidents, i believe there are guardians that are watching us that have past and alive while a power entity (God) is all around. Yes it sounds crazy. Just what I’ve been through, being a coincidence to still be here is to much. There’s something more power than I understand which makes me believe you and many more are still with us…

[@BondandBourne]

This is the perfect way to honor Johnny Hockey!

[@HunterSteffen-o3r]

LOVE JOHNNY HOCKEY and Matthew RIP they will be missed ❤

[@daniil3815]

Didn’t know about what happened until now. That’s horrible 😢. Never drive drunk.

[@manlyminnesotan]

Gosh, that was emotional. Well done, Columbus...

[@nerftalk1163]

Now THIS IS WHAT Hockey is about! Not all the BS fights and crap!

[@JP-kq4jr]

Wow. Goosebump city.

[@vincesmythe8106]

Absolutely beautiful