HENR1K!

Henrik Sedin was a legendary player.
I remember the day very well. November 2nd, 2010. For Henrik and Daniel Sedin, it was a normal Canucks win, 4-3 versus Edmonton at Rexall Place. But for me, it was the first time I had ever watched hockey. The first time I ever knew that Vancouver had a hockey team. The first time I realized how much hockey meant for millions of people. Now, fast-forward to 4 days ago. January 20th, 2017. A few hours ago, Donald Trump became the 45th President of the USA. For the Sedins, most importantly Henrik, it was a game that would help the Canucks' sudden shift for a wild card push, and it would be, perhaps, the most important game of Henrik's career. He entered the arena with 999 points. He left it with 1000.

The events leading up to it was crazy. Loui Eriksson, a player that I had just recently wrote a story about, robbed by yet another Lou, Roberto Luongo. In the 1st Period, intense push by the Canucks, but still no score. The chance of seeing Henr1k that night became less likely. The Panthers score, and then it happened. Daniel passes the puck ahead to Henrik, who scores one just past Luongo and the post. On that November 2010 night, they had been teammates. But now they were opponents who were playing against each other.
The entire bench comes off to celebrate. Rogers Arena, which isn't the fullest, which has become a staple for the Canucks, was on their feet. When it seemed like the celebration between players was over, Luongo heads over to say his congratulations. Henrik and them have a nice moment that reflects the Canucks 2011 Cup Run. And so, Henrik Sedin becomes the 85th player to score 1000 points, and the first to score every single one as a Canuck. Daniel is next.
#DanielwillbeNext