NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, were killed Thursday night while biking when they were hit by a suspected drunk driver, authorities said. Johnny Gaudreau, 31, and Matthew Gaudreau, 29, were cycling in Oldmans Township, New Jersey, when a driver attempting to pass another car fatally struck them, according to New Jersey State Police. Gaudreau’s team, the Columbus Blue Jackets, mourned the loss in a statement Friday morning. NBC News’ Stephanie Gosk has the latest.
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