Flames honor Johnny Gaudreau, welcome family back to Calgary for game vs. Blue Jackets [Video]

CALGARY, Alberta — With the Gaudreau family watching from the stands, Rasmus Andersson, Kevin Bahl and Yegor Sharangovich scored goals as the Calgary Flames shut out the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-0 in a game between the two franchises for which the late Johnny Gaudreau played.

The Gaudreaus, including Johnny’s father and mother, Guy and Jane, Johnny’s wife, Meredith, and Johnny’s sisters, Katie and Kristen, traveled to Calgary this week, and Guy Gaudreau actually took part in the Flames’ practice Monday in advance of the game.

The Flames held a pregame ceremony that included a video tribute and ceremonial puck drop that was led by Guy Gaudreau. During the video, which the Flames posted to their social media accounts, there was a quote featured from Johnny Gaudreau that read, “I hope the people of Calgary can remember me not only as a hockey player, but also a good person with good values.”

Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, …