Following death of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, social media mourns loss of SJ natives

The sports world is mourning the deaths of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew.

Johnny Gaudreau's team, the Columbus Blue Jackets, confirmed in a post on X early Friday morning that the brothers had died. Since then, many have taken to social media to share their thoughts about Gaudreau, nicknamed "Johnny Hockey," and his brother, whom both died suddenly on Thursday in New Jersey.

Here's how the NHL star and South Jersey natives are being remembered:

Johnny Gaudreau killed: South Jersey's 'Johnny Hockey' and his brother Matthew died Thursday, NHL announces

What happened to Johnny Gaudreau?: Blue Jackets star and his brother Matthew killed while riding bikes in SJ

NHL reacts to death of Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew Gaudreau

South Jersey remembers 'Johnny Hockey"

Media, others share their sympathy for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau

Fans post their favorite moments of Johnny Gaudreau on and off the ice

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