PHOTO: Ryan Smyth congratulated by refs, Canucks, fans after final game
The tears were already flowing down Ryan Smyth's face as the time ran out on the final game of his NHL career.
An emotional Smyth did a victory lap after the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Vancouver Canucks 5-2 on Saturday, but not before receiving a hearty embrace form the linesmen and referees.
#Oilers mob an emotional Ryan Smyth at their goal. Captain Canada waves to fans, referees come over to shake his hand, hug Smytty.
— John MacKinnon (@rjmackinnon) April 13, 2014
The entire roster of the Canucks followed by coming back out onto the ice to shake Smyth's hand and congratulate him on his long career.
Classy move by the Canucks for the entire team to shake Ryan Smyth's hand after his last game pic.twitter.com/nC2zZUCeCI
— Goalie Ways (@GoalieWays) April 13, 2014
Emotions at Rexall Place hit a fever pitch as Smyth circled the ice, waving to the crowd:
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