Twins Daniel and Henrik Sedin prepare for emotional final game in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — It’s a game that means nothing in the standings but will have the emotional pull of a Stanley Cup final.
Henrik and Daniel Sedin will dress for their final game at Rogers Arena when the Vancouver Canucks play the Arizona Coyotes Thursday night. Vancouver and Arizona both failed to qualify for the NHL playoffs, but a boisterous, sold-out crowd is expected to attend the game to say goodbye to the Swedish twins after 17 seasons wearing a Canuck jersey.
“I think that’s when you realize you’re probably taking your last steps on the ice,” Daniel said after an optional practice Wednesday. “It will be special.”
The 37-year-old brothers from Ornskoldsvik, Sweden, announced Monday they are retiring at the end of the season. Their final game will be Saturday in Edmonton against the Oilers.