Johnny Gaudreau’s wife Meredith and his sister Katie were moved by cheers the late NHL star received during the USA-Canada 4 Nations Face-Off championship game on Thursday, Feb. 20.

Fans at the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game between Team USA and Team Canada honored the late Johnny Gaudreau.

Meredith Gaudreau, Johnny's widow, posted about the fans' tribute: "Kept thinking how I can’t wait to show these videos to our kids one day."

Johnny Gaudreau was honored several times during the 4 Nations Face-Off. Before Thursday’s championship between Team USA and Canada, honorary U.S. captain Mike Eruzione met Canadian honorary captain Wayne Gretzky at center ice,

Hockey fans at the 4 Nations Final between the USA and Canada showed love to the late Johnny Gaudreau, chanting "Johnny Hockey" during the game -- a moment his wife says touched their family.

When the 4 Nations Face-Off began, Team USA made it known they were trying to win the tournament in honor of former Columbus Blue Jackets and Calgary Flames forward Johnny Gaudreau. Gaudreau was one of the best American-born players of this era,

Meredith Gaudreau continues to have her late husband, Johnny Gaudreau, on her mind as she prepares to welcome the couple's third baby. The wife of the former Columbus Blue Jackets star posted a photo via Instagram of the couple from 2024,