Funeral for John and Matthew Gaudreau scheduled for church in suburban Philadelphia

The funeral for John and Matthew Gaudreau has been scheduled for Monday at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in suburban Philadelphia

By Stephen Whyno | APSeptember 5, 2024

Blue Jackets fans and players remember the Gaudreau brothers at a candlelight vigil in Columbus

Fans and Columbus Blue Jackets players gathered for an emotional candlelight vigil outside the team’s arena to remember Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew

By Nicole Kraft and Noah Weiskopf | APSeptember 5, 2024

Loss of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau leaves a ‘hole in our hearts’

Wednesday was a day of mourning for the Columbus Blue Jackets player and his brother, who were killed when struck by a car as they rode bicycles.

By Cindy Boren, Glynn A. Hill and Des BielerSeptember 4, 2024

Online fundraiser for Matthew Gaudreau's widow raises more than $560K as the sports world mourns

More tributes are pouring in from around the hockey community after the deaths of NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew

By Stephen Whyno | APSeptember 3, 2024

Oilers sign Leon Draisaitl to an 8-year extension worth $112 million

The Edmonton Oilers have signed Leon Draisaitl to an eight-year contract extension worth $112 million

By Stephen Whyno | APSeptember 3, 2024

For Chris Patrick, new Caps GM, ‘maybe someday’ has arrived

Chris Patrick is taking over for Brian MacLellan, who will remain as the team’s president of hockey operations.

By Bailey JohnsonJuly 10, 2024

Ted Leonsis tries to ‘future-proof’ the Caps with his latest transition

In a turbulent league, the Capitals aim for another smooth landing with their latest front office adjustment.

By Barry SvrlugaJuly 8, 2024

Caps promote Chris Patrick to GM; Brian MacLellan stays on as president of hockey ops

Patrick, who has worked closely with MacLellan for the last three years, will take over the day-to-day operations as general manager and become senior vice president.

By Bailey JohnsonJuly 8, 2024

Blues defenseman Torey Krug will have ankle surgery and miss the 2024-25 season

St. Louis Blues defenseman Torey Krug is set to have ankle surgery and is expected to miss the 2024-25 season

By Associated PressSeptember 3, 2024

After deaths of Gaudreau brothers, mourning, tributes and a suspect charged

Fans and franchises mourn NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, as their families and the driver who struck them grapple with the fallout.

By Glynn A. HillAugust 31, 2024

Gaudreau's wife thanks him for 'the best years of my life' in Instagram tribute to fallen NHL player

The wife of Johnny Gaudreau called her husband “the absolute best dad in the world” and thanked him for “the best years of my life” in two Instagram posts paying tribute to the NHL player who was killed when his bicycle was struck by a car on the eve of his sister’s wedding

By Associated PressAugust 31, 2024

Carolina Hurricanes reach 8-year, $63.2 million deal with rising forward Seth Jarvis

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed forward Seth Jarvis to an eight-year, $63.2 million contract

By Aaron Beard | APAugust 31, 2024

Sudden death of 'Johnny Hockey' means more hard times for beleaguered Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets officials and fans were ecstatic two years ago when Johnny Gaudreau was persuaded to pass up larger markets to sign with Columbus

By Mitch Stacy | APAugust 31, 2024

NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and brother killed when bicycles hit by car on eve of sister's wedding

NHL player Johnny Gaudreau of the Columbus Blue Jackets has been killed after being hit by a car while riding a bicycle in his home state of New Jersey

By Stephen Whyno | APAugust 30, 2024

Johnny Gaudreau put family first, never forgot South Jersey roots even as NHL career blossomed

Hockey fans had yearned for Johnny Gaudreau to come home and play for either New Jersey or Philadelphia

By Dan Gelston | APAugust 30, 2024

Remembering Johnny Hockey: Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew shined on and off the ice

Johnny Gaudreau was known as “Johnny Hockey” for his lifelong journey in the sport he loved along with his family

By Stephen Whyno | APAugust 30, 2024

Reactions to the deaths of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew Gaudreau

The hockey world was not alone in sending immediate and heartfelt condolences following the announcement that Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew Gaudreau died when, according to police, they were hit by a suspected drunken driver while riding bicycles in their home state of New Jersey

By Associated PressAugust 30, 2024

Known as 'Johnny Hockey,' Johnny Gaudreau was an NHL All-Star and a top U.S. player internationally

NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were killed by a suspected drunken driver while riding bicycles Thursday night near their childhood home in New Jersey

By Associated PressAugust 30, 2024

Johnny Gaudreau, dynamic NHL star known as ‘Johnny Hockey,’ dies at 31

Gaudreau became one of the NHL’s more popular players thanks to a scoring prowess and flashy offensive style that belied his diminutive size.

By Bailey JohnsonAugust 30, 2024

Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesper Fast expected to miss season after neck surgery

Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesper Fast is expected to miss the season after neck surgery this month

By Associated PressAugust 29, 2024

Blackhawks goaltender Brossoit will miss the start of training camp after knee surgery

Blackhawks goaltender Laurent Brossoit will miss the start of training camp while he recovers from an operation on his right knee

By Associated PressAugust 28, 2024

The Sharks acquire prized goaltending prospect Yaroslav Askarov from the Predators

The San Jose Sharks have acquired prized goaltending prospect Yaroslav Askarov from Nashville in a deal that sends a 2025 first-round pick to the Predators

By Josh Dubow | APAugust 23, 2024

Connor McDavid’s Stanley Cup playoff run was magical. It ended in misery.

For Connor McDavid, captain of the Edmonton Oilers, a Stanley Cup playoff campaign so worthy of pride ends in pain.

By Bailey JohnsonJune 25, 2024