Johnny Gaudreau's wife Meredith's emotional reaction to USA 4 Nations Final tribute

Team USA is honoring late NHL star Johnny Gaudreau at the 4 Nations Face-Off, and his wife Meredith had a heartfelt reaction to the team's tribute ahead of the final vs. Canada.

Johnny Gaudreau's wife Meredith walks out onto the ice with her children for a memorial for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. / Samantha Madar/USA Today Network via Imagn Images

Throughout the 4 Nations Face-Off, Team USA has been honoring late NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, who was killed along with his brother Matthew after being struck by a drunk driver while cycling in August 2024.

Team USA has honored Gaudreau by displaying his No. 13 jersey in the locker room throughout the tournament, and his wife Meredith is now responding to the emotional tribute.

Ahead of the 4 Nations final against arch-rival Canada, Meredith penned a heartfelt reaction to a photo from SportsNet's Instagram showing Johnny's jersey on display.

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"Forever," she wrote with a white heart emoji. "

She also shared a photo from the NHLPA which read "Everything for Johnny."

Meredith Gaudreau / Instagram

"These little captions ❤️," she added. "U deserve it all Reggie. So proud of you. Ur impact amazes me every single day, but it does not surprise me. I always knew how perfect you were. Luckiest girl in the world"

It's going to be an emotional night.

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The United States and Canada hosted the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off which also included Finland and Sweden. The tournament began with a round-robin format, followed by a one-game final between the top two teams.

Meredith Gaudreau / Instagram

Meredith Gaudreau / Instagram

Games were played at the TD Garden in Boston and the Bell Centre in Montreal.

The 4 Nations Face-Off officially kicked off on Wednesday, February 12, and runs through Thursday, February 20, when the host nations, Canada and the United States, go head-to-head at the TD Garden. Team USA won the first meeting between the two nations, 3-1.

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