The hockey world has lost a great player, as the Columbus Blue Jackets confirmed on X this morning that winger Johnny Gaudreau and his younger brother Matthew were killed in suburban New Jersey on Thursday evening. Johnny was 31 and Matthew was 29.

We here at Hockeybuzz wish Johnny and Matthew's family and friends our heartfelt condolences.

Columbus Blue Jackets statement on the passing of Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew. pic.twitter.com/V2aFykgKIs

— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) August 30, 2024

Commissioner Bettman Statement on the Passing of Johnny Gaudreau. https://t.co/JJHCkBDIzF pic.twitter.com/fhbjomNOPw

— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) August 30, 2024

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