You want to hear about a beautiful gesture? The Blue Jackets have their traditional mothers’ trip of the players these days. And we find the mother of a guy who is not a player on the Columbus team this year.

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.

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.

Columbus Blue Jackets fans showed love to the late Johnny Gaudreau's family at a game on Saturday, serenading his son as he celebrated his first birthday in a moment that attracted some viral attention.

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

Fans sing 'Happy Birthday' to the son of Johnny Gaudreau at the Blackhawks-Blue Jackets game.

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.

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.

Late hockey star Johnny Gaudreau's wife, Meredith Gaudreau, is celebrating their son's 1st birthday. "Happy 1st Birthday to our baby boy! We love you so much, Baby Johnny! Already so strong and so special,