Follow my YouTube video updates on Twitter. - twitter.com MONTREAL - Saku Koivu got both things he wanted on his return to Montreal -- a warm reception from the fans and a win for the Anaheim Ducks. "It didn't go the way we planned with the late goal and getting called for three penalties, but the reaction I got from the fans -- there's no words to describe how I felt at the end," Koivu said. "I'll remember that the rest of my life." Koivu, a popular Canadien for 13 years, was in his first game in Montreal since he parted ways with the club in 2009. The bond between the gifted centre and the fans was reinforced in 2002 when he battled cancer and returned at the end of the season to lead the club to a first-round playoff win over Boston. The Bell Centre crowd stood for a long ovation before the opening faceoff for the popular Koivu, who was not offered a contract after the 2008-09 season and signed as a free agent with Anaheim. They cheered again as he was named one of the three stars. "For some reason I was so nervous before the game that physically I didn't feel well," the 36-year-old said. "But I got my legs going as the game went on. "It was maybe the toughest game I've ever played."

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Video about saku koivu's career from before the nhl to his comeback in montreal with the ducks. This video is showing his best goals, some hits and all the stuff he went threw during his career.

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January 22nd, 2011 - Anaheim Ducks Against the Montreal Canadiens. Saku Koivu left Montreal Canadiens two years ago after being a part of the team for 12 seasons and this is the first game in Montreal since he left 2 years ago. Montreal Canadiens's fans give him a standing ovation!

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Anaheim Ducks head coach Bruce Boudreau addresses a media question about whether he'll move Bobby Ryan back to the Ducks' top line and play Niklas Hagman with his fellow Finns Saku Koivu and Teemu Selanne.

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Saku Koivu 2nd period goal vs. Vancouver puts Anaheim up 1-0 in the early 2nd period.

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Inside Hockey featuring Anaheim Duck Saku Koivu Hockey Night in Canada Saturday, January 22nd, 2011

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This is my tribute to the Montreal Canadiens' former captain, Saku Koivu! He now plays for the Anaheim Ducks along with his great friend Teemu Selanne.

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Anaheim Ducks centerman Saku Koivu and right winger Teemu Selänne work together to score a pair of goals on Washington Capitals goaltender Tomas Vokoun

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Saku Koivu 2nd period goal vs. Detroit

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Former Canadiens captain Saku Koivu returns for the first time to Montreal and talks about his upcoming game against the Canadiens.

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Saku Koivu has left the Montreal Canadiens and I made a tribute to his time playing in this great city. Enjoy!

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Saku Koivu 1st Period Goal at Washington off a pass from Teemu Selanne to put the Anaheim Ducks up 1-0 on the Washington Capitals.

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Saku Koivu makes a great pass to Teemu Selanne while falling down

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Saku Koivu 1st period goal vs. Minnesota off a nice pass from Teemu Selanne to make it 2-0 Anaheim.

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Saku Koivu first period goal at Vancouver in the Anaheim Ducks vs. Vancouver Canucks preseason game made it 1-0.

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Saku Koivu makes an emotional return to Montreal, where he played 13 seasons. Fans seem to remember him.

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Koivu is interviewed by George Stroumboulopoulos on "The Hour," an alternative news program that airs on CBC Newsworld in Canada.

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Anaheim Ducks center Saku Koivu shares his thoughts on the Ducks' 2010-11 NHL season, which they finished strong to earn home ice for the first round of the playoffs, but failed to advance any further. He also speculates on the future of his teammate and fellow Finn, Teemu Selanne.

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NHL veteran forward and Finnish icon Saku Koivu of the Anaheim Ducks, formerly of the Montreal Canadiens, during the pre-game warm-up / practice at ScotiaBank Place in Ottawa on January 18, 2011 (Ducks @ Senators 1/18/11). The native of Turku, Finland (Suomi), was selected 21st overall in the 1st round of the 1993 NHL Entry Draft by the Montreal Canadiens and had the second longest captaincy tenure in Habs history after Jean Béliveau. In 2009, he signed with the Ducks to play alongside countryman Teemu Selänne. Koivu has won 9 medals for Finland including the gold medal at the 1995 World Hockey Championships. His younger brother Mikko is a forward for the Minnesota Wild.

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Happy Birthday Saku Koivu!!! This is for the amazing hockey player with the song "Yellow" by Coldplay. :-)

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Saku Koivu scores an easy goal off a great pass from Teemu Selanne

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Colby Armstrong drills Saku Koivu. Followed by Sheldon Souray's retaliation.

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Saku Koivu scores nice wrister goal :)

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Koivu's first game back in Montreal after leaving to play with the Anaheim Ducks. Jan 22, 2011. Cheering crowd.

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Saku Koivu scores twice against Calgary and the Ducks beat the Flames in OT

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There is a fan movement on facebook to vote Saku Koivu as first star for his first game back in Montreal on January 22, 2011. It will will be the first time he suits up in the Bell Centre as an opposition to the Canadiens. Here are his thoughts on the movement...

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Check also part 1 of the video under the same title. NHL centerman, playmaker and team captain Mikko Koivu of the Minnesota Wild during the pre-game warm-up / practice at ScotiaBank Place in Ottawa on October 11, 2011 (Wild @ Senators 10/11/11). The native of Turku, Finland was selected 6th overall in the 1st round of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft by the Minnesota Wild. As the younger brother of Saku Koivu, Mikko was named the first permanent captain in franchise history in October 2009. In July 2010, he signed a 7-year contract extension with the Wild. The man captained Finland to a gold medal at the 2011 World Championship in Bratislava and helped Finland (Suomi) win the bronze medal at the 2010 Winter Olympic in Vancouver. Unfortunately for Koivu, he took a tumble after stepping on a puck.

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I just tried this for fun at it worked! It's amazing. I have more camera angles from this (about 5 more), so if you want see them too, just comment on the video.

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A little inspiration to encourage your vote. Let's thank Saku for all he has done for us and our city. Video by Mike Reider, Easy M Productions.

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Numero onze Saku Koivu !!!! give it up for saku Koivu our captain and heart of the team.

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