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.

Hockey fans sang a special "Happy Birthday" sing-along for a little boy's first birthday. The chubby-cheeked baby is Johnny Gaudreau Junior, the son of Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau.

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.

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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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

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.

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.