ARLINGTON, V.A. — With heavy emotions on Friday, Washington Capitals forward Andrew Mangiapane admitted that he still can’t truly process the death of former teammate and friend Johnny Gaudreau.
Johnny and his brother, Matthew, were killed on Aug. 29 when they were hit by a suspected drunk driver while riding their bicycles in their hometown. Johnny was 31, and Matthew was 29.
Mangiapane and Gaudreau were teammates for years with the Calgary Flames and made strong impacts in the game. However, their dynamic went beyond the ice, as the two formed a close bond. Gaudreau was one of the best men at Mangiapane’s wedding…