Columbus Blue Jackets fans serenaded Johnny Gaudreau's son with "Happy Birthday" on his one-year bday as the late NHL star's wife Meredith emotionally watched on.

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The infant son of the late Johnny Gaudreau was serenaded by the crowd in Columbus on Saturday with a sweet rendition of “Happy Birthday” as Johnny Jr. celebrated his first birthday.

In addition to Meredith and their children, Johnny is survived by the brothers’ parents and their two sisters. Matthew is also survived by his wife, Madeline Gaudreau, and their infant son, Tripp. Madeline also shared a birthday tribute to her young nephew on Saturday.

Blue Jackets hockey returned after a two-week break as fans saw a dominant win and played part in a touching moment for the Gaudreau family. Columbus came back from its break with a vengeance as they blew past the Chicago Blackhawks 5-1 at Nationwide Arena on Saturday night.

Columbus Blue Jackets and Chicago Blackhawks fans sing happy birthday to Johnny Gaudreau's son, creating touching memory.

NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, were hit by a car and killed while they were bicycling. This horrific accident compounded by the fact that Johnny and his wife, Meredith, had recently welcomed a son — Johnny Jr.

It is moments like these that truly make you proud to be a hockey fan. On Saturday night, during a meeting between the Chicago Blackhawks and Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio,