NHL Star Johnny Gaudreaus Wife, Meredith, Speaks Out after His Tragic Death at 31

Meredith shared on an Instagram post that her husband was perfect, often making life feel almost too good to be true. She loved every single thing about him.

She conveyed that he would always be her forever and eagerly anticipated the day they would be together again, emphasizing her deep and lasting love for him.

Meredith and her husband were pictured cuddling, hugging, enjoying rounds of golf, relaxing with their kids, and spending time with their dog. Whether with friends or alone, they always seemed happy, often smiling and laughing together.

She wrote, “The absolute best dad in the world. So caring and loving. The best partner to go through parenthood with. John never missed a single appointment.”

Meredith mentioned how Johnny Gaudreau had a special talent for putting their baby to sleep and was the apple of Noa’s eye. She also loved how much their daughter resembled him.

In some images, he was seen taking a walk with their daughter, while in others, they enjoyed playful moments at the beach.

One particularly sweet picture showed Johnny in his full sports gear, ready for a game, with an adoring Noa watching him intently.

Johnny and his brother Matty were riding a bike together and both lost their lives in the suspected drunk driving incident. Meredith paid tribute to their close bond.

She pointed out how inseparable they were, as if connected hip to hip. Meredith emphasized that Johnny and Matty were always mentioned together, side by side, even in large gatherings.

Meredith described Johnny and Matty as absolute best friends who were each other’s biggest supporters despite their contrasting personalities. She noted that their magnetic presence made everyone want to be around them, including herself.

Matty and Johnny’s families are devasted for losing the two men, who were husbands, fathers, sons, nephews, cousins, brothers, brothers-in-law, and amazing humans to them.

As we previously reported, details divulging the tragic news of Johnny and Matty’s death were shared online. The brothers were tragically killed after they were struck down by a passing car in Oldmans Township at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Thursday evening, August 29, 2024.

According to authorities, the brothers were riding bikes on a rural road in New Jersey called Stumpy Lane when the accident occurred. Johnny’s hockey team, the Columbus Blue Jackets, posted a statement about his demise on X earlier today, August 30. The lengthy message notes how devastated and shocked the team is by the sad news.

His hockey career took him from Boston College to the Calgary Flames to Team USA to the Blue Jackets, where he served as the team’s winger.

The grieving team went on to reiterate how much the superstar athlete is missed by them and their community and ended their message by asking the public to pray for the Gaudreau family, who are dealing with an unimaginable loss.

The Columbus Blue Jackets also asked that the bereaved family’s privacy be respected. In the same way that Johnny’s hockey team shared a statement about his passing, the Commissioner of the NHL, Gary Bettman, shared some words about the tragedy as well.

He penned a lengthy message on the official Public Relations website page of the NHL that spotlighted the incredible legacy Johnny has left behind as one of the League’s “brightest young stars” during his impressive 11 seasons in the NHL.

A report from 6abc Action News discussed the scenario and divulged that the New Jersey State Police disclosed that the person who had been driving the vehicle that struck Johnny and Matthew had stayed on the scene after the accident. Authorities also shared that they believed the driver to be under the influence.

She added that they could not confirm or deny the rumors that it was indeed Johnny and his brother who were the two victims.

After this tweet, Tim Peel, a retired NHL referee, took to X to say, “Reports are that Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were killed by a drunk driver [tonight]. Please pray that this is not true!”