Sedins end magical final home game with OT winner for Canucks (VIDEO)
It couldn’t have ended any better.
Daniel Sedin scored in overtime – assisted by Henrik of course – to cap off their last ever home game with a win.
You could watch this all night long. From the OT winner to the final farewell. Tonight was a good night. #ThankYouSedins pic.twitter.com/IRA8wSEeUm
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) April 6, 2018
What a legendary moment.
It was a huge and energetic crowd all night at Rogers Arena, and the roof blew off the place when the puck went in.
It’s been an emotional few days since the Sedin twins announced their retirement at the end of the season, and Daniel scoring (at the 2:33 mark of overtime no less) was the perfect send-off for the two greatest Canucks of all-time.
The goal also gave Henrik his 23rd career overtime assist, which makes him the all-time leader.
Most regular-season overtime assists, NHL history:
23 – Henrik Sedin
22 – Nicklas Lidstrom
22 – Ryan Getzlaf#NHLStats #ThankYouSedins pic.twitter.com/TwKg7NlsLC— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) April 6, 2018
It was the second goal that the Sedins connected on in the game. Henrik made a beautiful move, dishing the puck to Alex Edler who sent it to Daniel for a tap-in.
Goal No.392 for Daniel Sedin, in all its gloriousness. #ThankYouSedins pic.twitter.com/R8FyA8X8TZ
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) April 6, 2018
Incredibly, that was Daniel’s 22nd goal of the season, scored at the :33 second mark of the second period. You can’t make this stuff up.
Two goals for Daniel, both assisted by Henrik in a 4-3 OT win over the Arizona Coyotes.
The atmosphere for this game was on par with the 2011 Stanley Cup playoffs. Fans were there early and kept the energy up throughout the game with chants like “Go Sedins Go” and “Hall of Fame.”
What a crowd for the start of warmup #Canucks pic.twitter.com/DE8699RFHg
— Rob Williams (@RobTheHockeyGuy) April 6, 2018
Here they come! #ThankYouSedins pic.twitter.com/tTdePv9Xya
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) April 6, 2018
Go Sedins Go! This crowd is amazing. #ThankYouSedins pic.twitter.com/H965Yk60n1
— Francesco Aquilini (@fr_aquilini) April 6, 2018
Before the third period, with the Canucks down 3-1, Johnny Canuck led the fans to do the Viking Clap, much to the pleasure of Henrik.
Viking Clap to start the Sedins last period on home ice#Canucks #thankyousedins pic.twitter.com/0P0vXZ96Nk
— Ryan Biech (@ryanbiech) April 6, 2018
“Loved the Viking Clap. That was surprising. Hopefully it’s something #Canucks fans keep going!” – Henrik Sedin
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) April 6, 2018
The team rallied on goals by Jake Virtanen and Brendan Leipsic before Daniel ended it in overtime.
After the game, the Sedins stayed out for one final emotional moment with the Vancouver fans.
Thank you Sedins, for everything you did on and off the ice for 18 years.
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