Mats Sundin picked the best way to say good bye to his former team (The Toronto Maple Leafs) by scoring the shootout winner in the 3-2 victory for the Canucks.Earlier in the game when the Leafs fans gave Sundin a standing ovation, a few tears went down Sundin's face. "The ovation from the fans was very special. I'll remember that the rest of my life."There were tears coming," said Sundin. "That was very special." But the most special moment of the evening came when Sundin was named first star and returned to the ice with no teammates beside him. He blew kisses to the Leafs which meant thank you for your support."There's been a buildup for this game," Sundin said moments after giving the Vancouver Canucks a 3-2 win. "All the battles and everything we've gone through over the last 13 years with the Leafs, so many ups and downs and disappointments and happiness. A lot of feelings came to mind on the ice."
"It was a perfect ending," said Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo.Added teammate Kyle Wellwood: "It's just one of those nights where you give Sundin a chance like that, you know he's going to be able to score." Putting all that stuff about Sundin aside, Leafs coach Ron Wilson was happy with the way the Leafs played."I thought we played a good game," said Toronto coach Ron Wilson. "It was high intensity with good end-to-end action."Added forward Dominic Moore: "It was a hard-fought game by both teams. Both goalies were sharp, and it was a nice night for Mats. He got the appreciation he deserved." The Leafs next game will be tonight against the Rangers.The Canucks next game will be on Tuesday in Montreal against the Canadiens.
Written By Andrew Di Pardo
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