Henrik and Daniel Sedin have been tormenting the Edmonton Oilers for a long time. So Edmontonians, as much as anyone, know how great they are.
Perhaps it should come as no surprise then that Oilers fans gave the Sedins the sendoff they deserved on Saturday.
It was never going to match Thursday’s final game in Vancouver, but Henrik and Daniel’s last NHL game was still special. During a TV timeout in the first period, fans in Edmonton gave the Sedins a standing ovation.
Standing ovation with a nice video tribute during the TV timeout. #ThankYouSedins – and nice work @EdmontonOilers pic.twitter.com/vNKWYRnDpe
— Don Falconer (@TheFalconer) April 8, 2018
Daniel and Henrik get a standing ovation in Edmonton. #Canucks @Canucks pic.twitter.com/1kGnY7CD9p
— DJ Heer (@DJHeerMusic) April 8, 2018
It wasn’t all Oilers fans too. There’s always a lot of Canucks fans at games in Edmonton, and probably a few extra for this one.
Check out the Rogers Place concourse during the second intermission:
Just a few @canucks fans completely taking over the opposing teams stadium. #ThankYouSedins pic.twitter.com/gfeiWznfqJ
— Don Falconer (@TheFalconer) April 8, 2018
The freaking concourse at Rogers Place (second intermission)… #ThankYouSedins #Canucks pic.twitter.com/Rfvd6siYqe
— Josh Hall-rdnewsNOW (@vancan19) April 8, 2018
The Sedins didn’t factor into the scoring in the game, though Henrik Sedin came close to being the overtime hero.
The game went to a shootout, where the Sedins got to share a nice moment with their kids on the bench.
The baby Sedins are by the bench to cheer on their dads! #ThankYouSedins #Canucks pic.twitter.com/5WOEhK4Ali
— CanucksArmy (@CanucksArmy) April 8, 2018
It wouldn't be the final game for the Sedins without their family. #ThankYouSedins pic.twitter.com/Xv2dDnglVF
— NHL (@NHL) April 8, 2018
Daniel scored in the shootout, while Henrik’s slap shot attempt was stopped. The Canucks ended up losing 3-2.
The Sedins were given another standing ovation after the game. What a great career from two of the classiest players to ever lace up skates.
“We didn’t know our kids were coming to the bench. What a great surprise.” #ThankYouSedins pic.twitter.com/tAbxtL0u3J
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) April 8, 2018
Hugs everywhere. 😢 #ThankYouSedins pic.twitter.com/H4l69bWdK6
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) April 8, 2018
To the surprise of nobody, they were class acts until the end.
The final game puck of their careers goes to Derek Dorsett. 😢 #ThankYouSedins pic.twitter.com/9jcLYmeqz9
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) April 8, 2018
Thank you Sedins.