Lanny McDonald, a Calgary Flames icon, received a warm welcome at the Saddledome after returning from a cardiac incident and surgery. The 1989 Flames Cup team honored him, and Calgary beat Montreal 5-2 on a night when McDonald was celebrated.
Great seeing you https://t.co/CsqAEENOUL
God yes he’s back https://t.co/tEEo7DHnCY https://t.co/vKH6FJ2jwD
The best hockey highlight from Saturday night. #Lanny https://t.co/8Iwq2NgNFr
No Calgary fan will forget the final goal of Lanny’s career, which came in the clincher of the Flames’ Stanley Cup win that fateful night in the Forum. And no one at the Dome Saturday will forget the moment he gave fans during the first TV timeout. https://t.co/fPjN43vyyA?
He’s back! 😎 https://t.co/M3Tt2TqKIJ
“It was really nice to see him back in here tonight and it was even better to see the type of emotion that the crowd had for him, as well.” On Saturday’s highlight-of-the-night at the Saddledome, a stirring ovation for #Flames all-timer Lanny McDonald ... https://t.co/qUNcYSu4tQ
Lanny McDonald has always had a flair for the dramatic. Especially when his Flames play the Canadiens. So, it’s no coincidence Calgary responded to his presence by beating Montreal on a night when McDonald and the 1989 team were honoured. (@EricFrancis) https://t.co/IWX5ISDUcT
so glad he's back https://t.co/wawzOkxJ5C
Lanny McDonald has always had a flair for the dramatic. Especially when his Flames play the Canadiens. So, it’s no coincidence Calgary responded to his presence by beating Montreal 5-2 on a night McDonald and the 1989 team was honoured. (@EricFrancis) https://t.co/IWX5ISDUcT
“Super excited to see him back in the building. “I know how much he means to this city and this organization. He’s around a lot and its always great to see him. “He’s such a great person and he cares so much about the city and the Flames organization. “I can’t thank Lanny enough…
A standing ovation for Lanny McDonald, who is back at Scotiabank Saddledome for the first time since his cardiac incident. Welcome back, Lanny! https://t.co/WVlRetlHna
Good to see ya back Lanny! 👋❤️ https://t.co/vGr75Qc60t
Standing ovation at the Saddledome for local legend/#Flames icon Lanny McDonald, who suffered a cardiac event in early February but just told Sportsnet he is "feeling great."
Beautiful moment at the Dome as Lanny McDonald is saluted. Standing ovation for the Calgary icon in his return from a cardiac incident and surgery.
Great to see: Lanny McDonald in conversation with @ryanlesliemedia tonight. 1989 Flames Cup team in attendance; McDonald suffered a cardiac event post-All Star. https://t.co/EUMGod9vG5
So he's back .... kinda https://t.co/rVfstxqlv5