A defense attorney for the man accused of killing NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother has claimed toxicology data shows his client was under the legal limit. The legal team for Sean Higgins, 45, is seeking a full dismissal of the current charges following a review of the test results, according to the New York Post. State troopers, Mark Allonardo and Adam Crespo, later testified that they could detect the smell of alcohol on Higgins's breath after arresting him. Higgins also allegedly claimed: 'I’ve been drinking beers, but I haven’t had one in like two hours.' 'Super special to see them and to have his kids on the ice, he was a huge part of USA hockey.'

Source: Daily Mail February 25, 2026 22:47 UTC