Team USA honors Johnny Gaudreau at the Winter Olympics, a touching tribute as they chase gold. His spirit fuels their pursuit of victory.
The 2026 Winter Olympics are just over a week in, and ice hockey has now reached the elimination rounds. After three games in four days, all the positioning is set and now the focus shifts to competing for a gold medal.
What has somewhat been lost in all of this is the legacy of Johnny Gaudreau that continues to live on. Obviously, the Columbus Blue Jackets, Calgary Flames, and the rest of the NHL have done a great job honouring him. But at the international level, Team USA has done an incredible job as well. Especially when you consider that he likely would have been one of the forwards selected to both the 4 Nations tournament and the Olympic roster.
Team USA brought his jersey with them to Italy and set up a locker stall with his nameplate inside the dressing room. It’s an amazing gesture to the late Gaudreau, who was loved and admired by so many around the game.
Unfortunately, he isn’t able to compete on the ice with Team USA. But he’s with them in spirit, and you have to imagine he’s pushing them to go win gold for the country he loved so much.
Olympic Schedule featuring Blue Jackets players:
Quarter Final Round - Wednesday, February 18th
- USA(2) vs. Sweden/Latvia: 3:10 PM ET
Other Potential Games For The United States & Latvia
Semifinal - Friday, February 20
- Semifinal Game 1 - 10:40 AM ET
- Semifinal Game 2 - 3:10 PM ET
Bronze Medal Game - Saturday, February 21
- 2:40 PM ET
Gold Medal Game - Sunday, February 22
- 8:10 AM ET
Stay with THN - Columbus for all of the Zach Werenski and Elvis Merzļikins Olympic coverage.
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