NHL brotherhood shines as Matthew Tkachuk joins Gaudreau family for heartfelt 5K run/walk
Tkachuk pays tribute to Gaudreau family at 5K event (Image via: Getty Images)
Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk took time away from Stanley Cup Final preparations to attend the Gaudreau Family 5K run/walk in New Jersey. The event honored the late Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, drawing over 2,400 participants and several NHL players.
Tkachuk's emotional appearance showed the depth of his bond with the Gaudreau family and the hockey community's enduring support.
Tkachuk joins NHL stars to support grieving Gaudreau family
As the Panthers gear up for a high-stakes Stanley Cup showdown, alternate captain Matthew Tkachuk chose heart over headlines, flying to New Jersey to attend a deeply personal event. The Gaudreau Family 5K Run/Walk wasn't just a charity run, it was a memorial, a reunion, and a moment of healing for those closest to Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
Tkachuk's quiet strength during the event spoke volumes. 'I'm just glad we could be here for them,' he said, surrounded by fellow NHL players like Brady Tkachuk, Erik Gudbranson, Tony DeAngelo, Zach Aston-Reese, and Buddy Robinson. Their presence underscored a message that often goes unsaid: in the NHL, bonds forged in locker rooms last far beyond the ice.
With over 2,400 global participants—both in-person and virtual—the 5K raised funds for an adaptive playground in Westville, New Jersey, honoring the Gaudreau family's commitment to community and inclusion.
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Jane Gaudreau, the family's matriarch, shared her gratitude in a single, powerful sticker: 'Thank you.' It was a heartfelt response to the wave of support flooding in during a time of unimaginable loss.
Katie Gaudreau celebrates mother Jane's birthday with 'Our Queen' caption
Just as the weekend carried emotional weight, it also offered a moment of reflection and celebration. Jane Gaudreau marked her birthday, surrounded—both physically and spiritually—by the love of her children and grandchildren.
Katie Gaudreau shared a moving Instagram story tribute, showcasing old family photos of Jane with her late sons Johnny and Matthew, as well as daughters Kristen and Katie, and husband Guy. One photo featured Jane raising a glass with Katie; another captured a boat outing with grandkids. In her caption, Katie wrote, 'Happy Birthday to our queen. The leader of our family. We love you.'
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Amid grief, the Gaudreau family continues to find strength in each other and the hockey world continues to stand right beside them.
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