New forwards Luke Kunin, Christian Fischer give Blue Jackets needed depth to make their final push in a tight race for a playoff spot.

COLUMBUS -- Dean Evason choked up. The Columbus Blue Jackets had defeated the Detroit Red Wings 5-3 in the 2025 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, and they’d done it in front of 94,751, the second-largest crowd in NHL history. But that wasn’t the most important thing.

Sean Higgins, the man accused of hitting and killing Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, will next be in a New Jersey courtroom in April.

Blue Jackets left wing Johnny Gaudreau tragically lost his life along with his brother Matthew in late August when they were struck by an alleged drunk driver while bicycling near their hometown in southern New Jersey. As time passes, the hockey world continues to show their support and love for the Gaudreau family.

Johnny Gaudreau would have loved the high-stakes atmosphere of Saturday's Stadium Series game at Ohio Stadium.

The Detroit Red Wings arrived at Ohio Stadium wearing a selection of jerseys from Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew, who were killed on Aug. 29.

Meredith said her family felt supported and loved by the management, players and fans from both organizations.

Meredith Gaudreau expressed her overwhelming gratitude for the way the Blue Jackets and the NHL honored him during the Stadium Series game.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The family of Johnny Gaudreau will be leading the Columbus Blue Jackets out of the tunnel for Saturday's NHL Stadium Series game against the Detroit Red Wings. The announcement was made Friday afternoon, with just over 24 hours until the puck drops at the 'Shoe.

The Columbus Blue Jackets wore what Johnny Gaudreau used to wear to the rink while the Detroit Red Wings wore jerseys honoring the Gaudreau brothers.

Both team paid tribute to the late hockey player ahead of the game, with Gaudreau's family leading Columbus into the stadium.

Six months after star forward Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were killed while bicycling on a New Jersey road, the Columbus Blue Jackets will take the ice at Ohio Stadium for the ...