Columbus Blue Jackets fans serenaded Johnny Gaudreau's son with 'Happy Birthday' on his one-year bday as the late NHL star's wife Meredith emotionally watched.

The infant son of the late Johnny Gaudreau was serenaded by the crowd in Columbus on Saturday with a sweet rendition of “Happy Birthday” as Johnny Jr. celebrated his first birthday.

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Columbus Blue Jackets fans showed love to the late Johnny Gaudreau's family at a game on Saturday, serenading his son as he celebrated his first birthday in a moment that attracted some viral attention.

In addition to Meredith and their children, Johnny is survived by the brothers’ parents and their two sisters. Matthew is also survived by his wife, Madeline Gaudreau, and their infant son, Tripp. Madeline also shared a birthday tribute to her young nephew on Saturday.

Columbus Blue Jackets and Chicago Blackhawks fans sing happy birthday to Johnny Gaudreau's son, creating touching memory.

A sellout crowd filled Nationwide Arena, and along with getting a chance to watch a surprisingly competitive team in a big game, they also had a chance to welcome the family of the late Johnny Gaudreau to the game.

Fans sing 'Happy Birthday' to the son of Johnny Gaudreau at the Blackhawks-Blue Jackets game.

Blue Jackets hockey returned after a two-week break as fans saw a dominant win and played part in a touching moment for the Gaudreau family. Columbus came back from its break with a vengeance as they blew past the Chicago Blackhawks 5-1 at Nationwide Arena on Saturday night.

NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, were hit by a car and killed while they were bicycling. This horrific accident compounded by the fact that Johnny and his wife, Meredith, had recently welcomed a son — Johnny Jr.