Off, the United States team will take the ice with a heavy heart. On Aug. 29, the American hockey community lost a star in Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Johnny Gaudreau. Among many other accolades,

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.

MONTREAL — The father of the late Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau is with the United States team at the 4 Nations Face-Off. Guy Gaudreau joined the U.S. players on the ice as a guest coach for practice Tuesday in Montreal and was at a team diner Monday night. Players who knew Johnny Gaudreau asked if Guy could be with them.