The widow of Matthew Gaudreau welcomed their son into the world on Sunday.
Madeline Gaudreau took to Instagram to announce the birth of the couple’s first child, baby boy Tripp Matthew.
“Tripp Matthew,” she captioned the post which included a photo of the tiny new family member. “Mommy & Daddy’s world.”
The new bundle of joy comes four months after Gaudreau and his brother, NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, were killed on the eve of their sister’s wedding in August.
The brothers were cycling in Salem County, N.J., when they were struck by a suspected drunk driver.
Johnny was 31 and Matthew was 29. Both had played hockey at Boston College.
Two months after the fatalities, Madeline honoured her late husband and their baby-to-be at the “baby shower of my dreams.”
“Thank you @gabriellevasaturo for hosting. @bitesizedsis you’re amazing, my husband would have loved all the balloons. The way you were able to tie in my husband brought instant tears when I walked in,” Madeline wrote on Instagram of the “Little Piece of Heaven” affair.
“All my friends and family, nothing will bring his dad back or uncle John, but I am glad he has so many amazing people around him to remind him how amazing they are.”
The Gaudreau family was showered with heartfelt messages of support after Madeline shared the news of Tripp’s birth on Sunday.
“A huge congratulations to you. Daddy is watching over you both! Sending so much strength & love,” one user commented.
“Just got happy chills. Congratulations. He’s got a lot of love here and in heaven, surrounding and watching over him!” another shared.
The NHL has honoured the brothers throughout the 2024 season.
The Blue Jackets, whom Johnny had played for since 2022, paid tribute to the star forward at the season-opener in October.
Johnny’s wife, Meredith Gaudreau, revealed at the Gaudreau brothers’ funeral in September that she was expecting her third child with Johnny.