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Late NHL Player Johnny Gaudreau’s Wife Meredith Gives Birth to Baby No. 3 After His Death: Meet Her
Johnny Gaudreau died alongside his brother, Matthew, after they were fatally struck by a suspected drunk driver while riding bikes on the night before their older sister’s wedding on August 29, 2024.
The NHL star left behind his wife, Meredith Gaudreau, who announced at his memorial service that she was expecting their third child together. Meet Meredith after she gave birth to baby No. 3 in April 2025.
Meredith Gaudreau’s Job
After receiving her bachelor’s degree at the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, the Pennsylvania native moved to Virginia to attend the James Madison University in Harrisonburg, according to a Yahoo report.
Meredith earned her master’s degree in pediatric nursing and reportedly works at a children’s hospital.
Johnny and Meredith Gaudreau’s Marriage
It’s unclear when the pair started dating. However, Meredith hard launched their relationship on Instagram in February 2020 after taking a trip to Canada.
Johnny proposed shortly after and Meredith announced their engagement via Instagram that September.
“Forever and ever. We’re getting married!!! I love you so much, John,” she captioned the post.
Meredith accompanied the post with photos of the big moment. While wearing matching white T-shirt ensembles, Johnny popped the big question by the water at Avalon Jetty in New Jersey.
They tied the knot on September 4, 2021, and waited one week to announce the news on Instagram.
Although they kept their relationship off social media except for big milestones, Meredith took fans along with their marriage, especially after they started vastly growing their family.
Johnny and Meredith Gaudreau’s Kids
Weeks after celebrating their first wedding anniversary, Johnny and Meredith welcomed their first child together.
“It’s a girl! Noa Harper Gaudreau 9/30/2022 8 lbs 1 oz! 21 in with a ton of black hair,” the family matriarch captioned the Instagram announcement.
Johnny and Meredith quickly added another member to their family after announcing they were becoming a family of four in February 2024.
“Last home game with just Noa! Next time we do this walk we’ll be leaving with two babies and John will have another big fan at warm ups,” Meredith captioned her Instagram post alongside a picture of the trio walking out of the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Johnny Edward Gaudreau was born weeks later on February 22, 2024.
That September, during Johnny and Matthew’s funeral, Meredith shared that she was pregnant with baby No. 3 in her heartfelt eulogy.
“We’re actually a family of five. I’m in my ninth week of pregnancy with our third baby. A total surprise, but again, John was beaming and so excited,” she said in the speech, per Us Weekly. “I was so nervous because this was, again, a total surprise. But his reaction was just immediately kissing me and hugging me even though I was driving the car. After the initial excitement sank in, every time he looked at me, he would say, ‘You’re nuts, you know that? Three kids?’”
Meredith later announced she gave birth to their third child in an Instagram post on April 7, 2025. “Welcome to the world, Carter Michael Gaudreau! 8lbs 3oz, 20.5 inches of pure perfection and already repping daddy in style with that custom #13 Blue Jackets outfit!” a joint post with BLK the Label read alongside a photo of the newborn wearing an outfit with Johnny’s jersey number on it, which was made by the clothing brand. “We’re honored to have played a small part in this unforgettable moment. Thank you @am.merzlikins for letting us bring your sweet gift idea to life.”
“Our hearts are full and congrats to @meredithgaudreau_ and the whole family on your beautiful new addition!” the caption concluded.
Meredith Gaudreau Honored Johnny After He Died
Meredith broke her silence after taking a couple of days off of social media to grieve the sudden death of her late husband.
She shared two posts on August 31, 2024, the first being dedicated to their relationship. Meredith admitted that she felt like the “luckiest girl in the world” to have crossed paths with Johnny and to have become his wife. In the following post, Meredith gushed over Johnny as a father.
“The absolute best dad in the world. So caring and loving. The best partner to go through parenthood with. John never missed a single appointment,” Meredith shared in the caption. “Was the best at putting the baby to sleep and the Apple of Noa’s eye. I love how much she looks like him. We are going to make you proud. We love you so so so much daddy.”
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