Columbus Blue Jackets honored the memory of Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew with an emotional tribute before their first preseason game since the players’ tragic passing. A video tribute was followed by a moment of silence and the team plans to wear commemorative patches during the season.

Gaudreau and Matthew were killed in a biking accident caused by a suspected drunk driver, prompting the Blue Jackets to commemorate their contributions.

The team, adjusting to new leadership and coping with the loss, seeks to move forward while maintaining their close camaraderie.