The son of Madeline Gaudreau and the late Matthew Gaudreau has arrived.
On Sunday, Madeline announced the birth of the couple’s first child, baby boy Tripp Matthew, by posting a photo of the newest addition on Instagram.
“Tripp Matthew,” she captioned the post. “Mommy & Daddy’s world.”
Baby Tripp’s arrival comes four months after Gaudreau and his brother, NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, were tragically killed on the eve of their sister’s wedding in August.
Gaudreau and Johnny had been cycling in Salem County, N.J., where they were struck by a suspected drunk driver.
Johnny, an 11-year NHL veteran, was 31 and Matthew was 29. Both brothers played hockey at Boston College.
Two months after the fatal incident, Madeline — who revealed in June that she and Matthew Gaudreau were expecting — honored 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 gushed 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 well-wishes Sunday after Madeline shared the joyous news of Tripp’s birth.
“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.
In the wake of the siblings’ deaths, the NHL has honored the Gaudreau brothers throughout the 2024 season.
The Blue Jackets, whom Johnny had played for since 2022, paid tribute to the star forward at their season opener in October.
“I don’t want anyone to be sad,” Johnny’s wife, Meredith Gaudreau, said in a pre-recorded message. “I want you all to be inspired by the life that John lived. That means love your family first and foremost, and when it’s time to drop the puck let’s love the game that John loved.”
Meredith revealed at the Gaudreau brothers’ funeral in September that she is expecting her third child with Johnny.