Johnny and Matthew were an important part of USA Hockey and a tremendous loss. They’re with us in spirit," Team USA G.M. Bill Guerin said.

Gaudreau thought John — the NHL star known as “Johnny Hockey” — had a chance to play for the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off. Instead, Dad was at dinner Monday night, in the team picture Tuesday and on the ice for the practice that followed.

Johnny Gaudreau 's presence is felt all around the United States team here at the 4 Nations Face-Off. In the dressing room. On the ice. At team dinners. Everywhere. "We all already know what we're playing for with him and how we want to honor him,