Connor McDavid finally breaks his silence on Johnny Gaudreau

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Finnegan Frost
September 11, 2024 (7:02 PM)

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The NHL is still in complete shock over the passing of Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew.

Johnny and his brother Matthew were struck by a vehicle near their home in Salem County, New Jersey, on Thursday night. Unfortunately, both Johnny and Matthew passed away as a result of the accident.

During an interview today, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid opened up about his passing, and his personal thoughts about the tragedy that recently happened.

«The whole hockey world will miss him,» Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid said. «I will miss him.»

Gaudreau played his first nine seasons with the Calgary Flames, going head-to-head against McDavid 34 times in the Battle of Alberta. The teams also faced off in the Western Conference Second Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2022, Edmonton winning in five games.

«I'm grateful I had the chance to play against him, played playoff series against him, played many heated battles in the Battle of Alberta against him, and got to know him a little bit,» McDavid said. «I'll miss him a lot. He was a great player and great person, and obviously was taken away way too soon.»

Oilers Insider would like to send their continued sympathies to the Gaudreau family.

Source: NHL
Gaudreau recalled as �great player, great person' by NHL players