The Columbus Blue Jackets have been one of many largest surprises within the NHL this season and entered Saturday’s recreation in opposition to the Chicago Blackhawks proper within the thick of the Jap Convention playoff race. A sellout crowd stuffed Nationwide Area, and together with getting an opportunity to look at a surprisingly aggressive staff in a giant recreation, additionally they had an opportunity to welcome the household of the late Johnny Gaudreau to the sport.
It additionally produced an extremely particular second as a result of Gaudreau’s son, Johnny Jr., was celebrating his first birthday on Saturday.
That resulted in your complete Nationwide Area crowd singing Joyful Birthday to him.
