Meredith Gaudreau, Widow of Johnny, Announces Birth of Son Carter Michael in IG Photos

Meredith Gaudreau, the widow of Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau, announced the birth of their son on April 1.

Gaudreau said Carter Michael, their third child together, has the "same middle name as his daddy" and "looks exactly like his daddy too."

"I love you so much my baby! We are going to have so much fun," she said. "I can't wait to give you the best life, my special boy forever."

Gaudreau first announced her pregnancy in September while speaking at her husband's eulogy.

Johnny and his younger brother, Matthew, were struck and killed in August by a driver while riding their bicycles on a New Jersey roadway. Their deaths came on the eve of their sister's wedding.

Matthew's widow, Madeline, was also pregnant at the time of his death. She gave birth to their son, Tripp Matthew, in December.

Sean M. Higgins was charged on two counts of aggravated manslaughter and vehicular homicide in connection to the Gaudreaus' deaths. He pleaded not guilty in January.