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Johnny Gaudreau’s Widow Meredith Gets Standing Ovation at NHL Draft


Johnny Gaudreau's widow Meredith Gaudreau received a standing ovation at the 2025 NHL Draft, sharing thanks for the support following his tragic death

At the Friday, June 27 event, which was held at the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles, Meredith took to the stage to announce the Columbus Blue Jackets’ first-round pick. The driver who hit the Gaudreau brothers near their hometown in New Jersey, Sean Higgins, now faces six charges, including aggravated manslaughter and reckless vehicular homicide. Earlier this month, Meredith opened up about her grief and spoke candidly about the moment she learned her husband was dead in a poignant letter published in the Players’ Tribune.

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