Columbus Blue Jackets’ Johnny Gaudreau and Wife Meredith Gaudreau’s Relationship Timeline

Johnny Gaudreau and his wife, Meredith Gaudreau, were married for three years before his untimely death.

Meredith was Johnny’s No. 1 fan on the ice as he played for the Columbus Blue Jackets. “Last game of the season tonight . Love our guy so much ❤️ ,” she wrote via Instagram in April 2024 alongside a photo of the couple with daughter Noa and son Johnny.

Four months later, news broke on August 30, 2024, that the NHL player had died in a biking accident in New Jersey alongside his brother, Matthew.

“The Columbus Blue Jackets are shocked and devastated by this unimaginable tragedy,” the Ohio hockey team said in a statement at the time.  “Johnny was not only a great hockey player, but more significantly a loving father, son, brother and friend.”

The message continued, “We extend our heartfelt sympathies to his wife, Meredith, his children Noa and Johnny, his parents, their family and friends on the sudden death of Johnny and Matthew.”

The Gaudreau brothers were in NJ for their sister Katie’s wedding, which was scheduled for August 31, 2024 Keep scrolling to revisit Johnny and Meredith’s love story

2018

Johnny and Meredith met in New Jersey, where he lived in the NHL offseason.

February 2020

Johnny and Meredith made their social media debut in February. Meredith, a registered nurse, shared photos from the pair’s visit to Canada’s Lake Louise via Instagram, captioning it with a snowflake and Canadian flag emoji.