Sibling Tribute: Team USA Hockey Star Pays Respects to Gaudreau Brothers post Gold Win
The Team USA men's hockey team won the gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics, feeling the spirits of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
Dylan Larkin mentioned the loss of Johnny and Matthew, expressing how Johnny was family first.
The victory against Team Canada marked Team USA's first gold medal win since the 1980 "Miracle on Ice."
Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau tragically passed away in August 2024 in a biking accident.
Meredith, Johnny's widow, attended the gold medal game with their children.
Team USA honored Johnny by holding up a jersey with his name and inviting his kids onto the ice.
Johnny Jr.'s birthday coincided with the Olympic victory.
The Gaudreau family showed full support for Team USA at the Winter Olympics.
Johnny's family expressed pride in his Olympic ambitions despite his absence.