Canucks fans overcome with emotion after Sedins’ final home game
The bittersweet excitement had been building from even before the puck dropped. Since Henrik and Daniel Sedin announced their retirement earlier this week, Canucks fans have been bracing themselves for the end of an era.
After Tuesday’s second-last game on home ice, all eyes turned towards Thursday night’s game – the last time the twins would lace up and wear the blue and green at Rogers Arena.
And while the Sedins have been known to be camera shy, turning the spotlight away from themselves, Thursday’s game against the Arizona Coyotes was all about the two of them. From the moment the game began to the scripted overtime winner, it was perfection.
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Canucks fans around the city, and world, have taken to social media to express their joy, love, and respect for the Sedins.
For everything you’ve done for the #Canucks, for the @NHL, and for #Vancouver, #ThankYouSedins ❤ pic.twitter.com/iVCNTtkutU
— Daily Hive Vancouver (@VancityBuzz) April 6, 2018
Great night. Great careers. My only regret is that the twins didn’t get a chance to hoist the Cup. They deserved it! #ThankYouSedins pic.twitter.com/HcPIq36qSu
— Francesco Aquilini (@fr_aquilini) April 6, 2018
DANIEL SEDIN’S LAST GOAL AT HOME WAS COOL, BUT IT’S EVEN COOLER WITH TITANIC MUSIC! @Canucks #ThankYouSedins! pic.twitter.com/IXWMOXMqQ0
— Comets Army – X (@CometsArmy) April 6, 2018
Gutted I’m not in Vancouver to watch their final home game tonight. Thank you for all the great memories. @Canucks #ThankYouSedins pic.twitter.com/WBQEvFhRhE
— Christine Sinclair (@sincy12) April 5, 2018
Tonight the Sedins reminded us all to try to be just a little better and a little kinder, every day #ThankYouSedins
— Nicole Knight (@fishmeetsworld) April 6, 2018
Going to miss the Sedins! Thank you for all the hard work you guys did for the Canucks and the community. #ThankYouSedins #Canucks #Sedins #Legends
— Corie Maslyk (@cdogz77) April 6, 2018
We will never see two players of this caliber and class again in a lifetime, #ThankYouSedins for everything you’ve done for the game and city. If the younger players take note, this is what being a true professional takes. #cuttingonions all night long @Canucks
— ittyvitti (@ittyvitti) April 6, 2018
Didn’t think it would be this hard to say goodbye to two of the best people and hockey players Vancouver has ever seen, those two holes will never be able to be replaced with you two special players gone #ThankYouSedins #endofanera
— Matt MacDonald (@MattMac_13) April 6, 2018
Grew up following you guys, from draft year to your magical hall of fame careers. You’ll always be in the epitome of class, honor and sportsmanship. The way the game should be played. Respect. #ThankYouSedins pic.twitter.com/OmoYfH3DWa
— tnugget (@pen604) April 6, 2018
Hands down best sporting event I’ve ever been to. We’ve been so lucky to have such incredible people and athletes representing our city for 18 years. I’m not ready for life as a Canucks fan without Henrik and Daniel! #ThankYouSedins #Canucks pic.twitter.com/ZpSPT2qMPJ
— Jordan (@JVAR_12) April 6, 2018
Had to end this way. Just had to. Chills. #ThankYouSedins 🧔🧔 https://t.co/BTFPT467nY
— Nabil Karim (@NabilKarimTSN) April 6, 2018
My voice is hoarse, my heart is full, that was the best game I’ve ever been to. They stuck to the script, and then some. #ThankYouSedins https://t.co/VeyVoWH4iD
— Duncan Frostick (@duncfro) April 6, 2018
The Sedins single handedly filled the seats tonight and brought back that deep passion us fans had tonight, the rest of the @Canucks played their hearts out for them and us to get us this win tonight. #ThankYouSedins #ThankYouCanucks
— ittyvitti (@ittyvitti) April 6, 2018
I LOVE how the Sedins played their entire NHL careers together and only for Vancouver. We had the honour of watching them grow from fresh faced kids to the incredible men they are today. They gave it all they got and did Vancouver proud. #ThankYouSedins 💙💚
— Dinah Myte (@Oh_Hey_Freckles) April 6, 2018
#ThankYouSedins pic.twitter.com/S0uW3fszcD
— Daniel O’Hara (@daniel_ohara) April 6, 2018
Wow can’t believe that’s a wrap for #thesedins remember them when the first started out with @Canucks back in the day #ThankYouSedins #canucks great guys, great memories, great times #Canada 🇨🇦 #NHL
— poppytailsandtrails (@poppytailsandtr) April 6, 2018
You can’t write a better ending to illustrious 18 year careers: Daniel Sedin scores the game winning goal in OT in his final home game set by his brother. #ThankYouSedins pic.twitter.com/28VmsbtYVw
— Santa J. Ono (@ubcprez) April 6, 2018
#ThankYouSedins for all you have done for Vancouver! This is a moment I will surely never forget. Picture perfect way to finish an outstanding career. #goosebumps https://t.co/y6xxy4HvkV
— Sean Matheson (@sean_matheson) April 6, 2018
From that first training camp back in Sweden, I have been privileged to witness countless incredible moments from Daniel and Henrik Sedin, two incredible people and players, but not sure anyone could have scripted a better finish to it than tonight at Rogers Arena #ThankYouSedins
— Kevin Woodley (@KevinisInGoal) April 6, 2018
#ThankYouSedins
For leading our city for 17 years.
For always reminding us why sports are magical.
For everything. pic.twitter.com/AHGbF5Mgjs— Mikyla Janzen (@mikylajanzen2) April 6, 2018
Thank you for everything!!! It was a privilege to watch you guys playing all these years and especially tonight’s game! #ThankYouSedins pic.twitter.com/esRJZDd9TM
— Keeson Man (@keesonman) April 6, 2018
If you’re gonna go, go in style. Nice game guys … great ending to a great story. #canucks #ThankYouSedins pic.twitter.com/3RnXoAVGAr
— Mike Clay (@MikeEClay) April 6, 2018
Too small. Too frail. Too weak. Too slow. Too passive. Too “pass first.”
Too modest. Too selfless. Too thoughtful. Too heroic. Too legendary. Too unforgettable. Too perfect. Two brothers. Two legacies. #ThankYouSedins— Ryboflavin (@RyanPanton) April 6, 2018
From the bottom of my heart, #ThankYouSedins for everything you’ve done. I am not ashamed to tell Twitter I started crying after that beautiful OT goal only by Daniel Sedin. Thank you for everything. I mean it. Forever Canucks. Forever faithful. We love you guys. @Canucks
— Shadownet #ThankYouSedins (@yunaverse97) April 6, 2018
One of the best Canucks games I’ve ever been to, and one that I’ll never forget. What a send off, storybook ending. #ThankyouSedins
— Colin Knight (@elcolinknight) April 6, 2018
#ThankYouSedins @TransLink @Canucks even the Canada line is thankful for the twins I love it. pic.twitter.com/W5qFT2OOfd
— jason (@jasonbl13) April 6, 2018
Hockey has been a major part of my life growing up until the end of high school. Even though I haven’t watched in many years, these two guys have been there since the beginning and I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t emotional #ThankYouSedins https://t.co/CCyAqzljoT
— birk (@brandonbirk) April 6, 2018
I grew up watching these two play for @Canucks. I’ve teared up more times than I should admit since they announced their retirement a few days ago…. Congrats on two outstanding careers, we won’t be the same without you! #ThankYouSedins https://t.co/Uma8XF7PXu
— Sarah Dawn Reeves (@SarahDawnReeves) April 6, 2018
Ted Williams hit a home run in his last at bat at Fenway. John Updike wrote what might be the best piece of sportswriting about that game. I feel like I saw something on that level tonight. There will never be anything like these brothers again. #ThankYouSedins
— David McEwan (@wdmcewan) April 6, 2018
There aren’t 2 more well rounded athletes in the world
Henrik and Daniel gave everything they had to the #Canucks
They will never be forgotten and will hang from the rafters and sit in the Hall of Fame
“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened”#ThankYouSedins
— NOT Jake Virtanen (@Virtanen_18) April 6, 2018
@Canucks @RJHenderson7 @BlakePriceTSN @mattsekeres I was sad when it started, but, The city just showed sedins what they taught us. Class. Respect. And always get back up. We will miss you but we won’t stop. #ThankYouSedins #Sedins #Canucks
— wick (@wick_stev) April 6, 2018
It simply doesn’t get any better. Nearly two decades of greatness coming to an end with the ultimate display of magic: Sedinery #DanielSedin #HenrikSedin #ThankYouSedins #Canucks
— Adil Khimani (@adil_khimani) April 6, 2018
If it werent for this tournament called The Masters, I would be there to send off the Sedins. Guess this view will have to do! Congrats on an incredible career on the ice and for being even better people off of it! The city of Van was lucky to have you! pic.twitter.com/r5MY4DXTj4
— adam hadwin (@ahadwingolf) April 6, 2018