"This makes me want to cry" — NHL fans react as entire Blue Jackets team shows up for Johnny Gaudreau's daughter Noa's 2nd birthday

NHL fans were touched when the entire Columbus Blue Jackets team attended Johnny Gaudreau’s daughter Noa’s 2nd birthday. Reddit user u/Lazy0ak shared a picture from the Blue Jackets' Instagram, showing the farm-themed celebration. The post featured team members and a message saying:

"Happy birthday sweet Noa. Sending so much love from your Jackets family!"

Many fans joined the thread and shared their relations with players in attendance for Noa's birthday.

"This makes me want to cry but I am glad to see the team and the greater hockey community step up for this," one fan reacted on Reddit.

"I can’t even process having to tell your 2 year old that he will never see his dad again. So heartbreaking," a fan wrote.

"I know nothing can replace a father that also happens to be the great JG, but I'm glad these guys are stepping up and making the Gaudreau family bigger," one fan shared.

Fans appreciated the team’s support and how close-knit they are. Here are some more reactions from Reddit:

"Love this team. They might not win a ton of games but they're good dudes. Honestly I feel most teams would step up like this. Hockey players are a tight brotherhood," a fan said.

"The silver lining with these tragedies is seeing how everyone comes together to support each other. You see the best of humanity. Of course I’m still crying," another fan said.

"I hope they continue to care for his family for a long time. With the support of Matthew and Johnny's teammates and friends I hope it will provide comfort and support to help their families get through this. Love the picture!" one fan shared.

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Johnny Gaudreau’s daughter Noa's 2nd birthday

Johnny Gaudreau’s daughter, Noa, celebrated her 2nd birthday with a farm-themed party. Her mother, Meredith, shared the event on Instagram, showing Noa blowing out candles while wearing a princess crown. Noa’s aunt, Tyler Morris, shared pictures of the special decorations.

Family members posted loving messages. Aunt Lily called Noa "the sweetest & most perfect girl." Noa also received birthday wishes from Johnny Gaudreau’s Columbus Blue Jackets teammates and their partners. Zach Werenski’s partner, Odette Peters, shared photos of Noa with her baby brother, calling her "the best big sis."

Damon Severson’s partner, Drey, and Justin Danforth’s partner, Mckailey Mitchell, also wished Noa a happy birthday. Adam Boqvist’s fiancée, Fanny Lavre, called Noa "the cutest little peekaboo princess."

Noa’s birthday was a beautiful gathering of family, friends and NHL players.