Daniel and Henrik Sedin played their last game in Vancouver on Thursday night after announcing they would be retiring at the end of the season. It was sure to a special night for the star twins, who have played for the Canucks since the 2000-2001 season. And they made the night even better with a perfect ending.
The Canucks had an outstanding power play going in overtime — possessing the puck for one minute, 16 seconds — against the Coyotes, when Henrik found Daniel for the game-winner:
The Sedins walk off their own era in Vancouver with a Daniel overtime winner on a dominant cycle powerplay. What a comeback. What a perfect ending. pic.twitter.com/Z9LyjBZYOQ
— Jeff Veillette (@JeffVeillette) April 6, 2018
Daniel Sedin’s OT goal is a pretty fitting way to retire. #ThankYouSedins #Canucks #NHL pic.twitter.com/1ov4EXntFL
— Air Budz (@colbydroscher) April 6, 2018
They obviously got a roaring ovation from the Vancouver fans after the game.
The final salute. #ThankYouSedins pic.twitter.com/uJFCSqAXvH
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) April 6, 2018
And they spoke with the media postgame about the emotional night:
"We are quiet guys who don't like a lot of attention…but looking back now, we are happy with our decision. We hope the fans are happy, because we're happy to go out this way." – D.Sedin appreciative of all the fan support. pic.twitter.com/IGJxs4NNXt
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) April 6, 2018
"It was really nice how things ended…this is a night where, when you get a chance to go through it, it's once in a lifetime." – Henrik on an emotional evening with the fans. pic.twitter.com/cEl4GeOQnY
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) April 6, 2018
Oh, and they teamed up for another goal to tie the game in the second period:
Daniel's 22nd of the year.
Scored 33 seconds into the period.
Assisted by Henrik, #33.#ThankYouSedins for these moments. pic.twitter.com/zcy9yzzHiN— NHL (@NHL) April 6, 2018
Quite an incredible way to go out.