The National Hockey League pays tribute to the Gaudreau brothers on the first night of preseason hockey. The National Hockey League and the hockey world at large was hit with a devastating tragedy this summer when the lives of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew Gaudreau were taken far too soon.

The Columbus Blue Jackets will look a bit different this year as the team continues to grapple with the sudden deaths of Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew Gaudreau in late August. Johnny Gaudreau,

Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau’s parents Guy and Jane were visibly distraught while appearing at a memorial held by the Philadelphia Rebels, where Matthew was a former coach

Following the untimely death of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, the Columbus Blue Jackets are honoring the two brothers throughout the season.

It’s been a tough few weeks, but he’ll always be with us and I think everyone has done an amazing job of telling stories and keeping him present because that is exactly what he would want.’

Former NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were killed in a bike accident on Aug. 29 Ben Jackson/NHLI via Getty, Katie Gaudreau/Instagram Johnny Gaudreau’s daughter Noa practices hockey.