Overview
- Johnny Gaudreau’s No. 13 jersey has hung in the U.S. locker room for every game in Milan, with his and brother Matthew’s numbers displayed above their stalls.
- Coach Mike Sullivan said USA Hockey informed the Gaudreau family that Johnny would have been selected for the 2026 Olympic roster.
- Jane and Guy Gaudreau joined Johnny’s widow, Meredith, and their children in Milan for the semifinal, where players described competing in his honor.
- Team USA beat Slovakia 6-2 to reach the gold-medal game and will play Canada on Sunday.
- Gaudreau, an elite NHL winger and the U.S. all‑time leading scorer in international play, was poised for his first Olympic opportunity after NHL absences in 2018 and 2022.