Henrik Lundqvist became to 20.04.08 uncles.

Henrik and Joel Lundqvist would love the chance to play each other in the Stanley Cup Finals. Henrik Lundqvist and Joel Lundqvist (2006)

H enrik's identical twin, Joel, a Dallas Star' center

Joel Lundqvist said:

"Yeah, my wife gave birth to our first child (on April 20); a little girl (Vilma ) around lunchtime," Joel told NHL.com. "So, to us, he's Uncle Henrik now."

It's definitely not the first time Joel has given Henrik a little nudge to the gut with sly commentary, and it certainly won't be the last, but the brotherly bond between Henrik and Joel is certainly special. In addition to playing the game they love in different cities, they are also excited about the prospects of possibly meeting in hockey's biggest series -- the Stanley Cup Final.

"It's still far down the road, but wouldn't that be something if we met up in the Final?" Joel said. "Of course, it's possible since we both play for teams that have advanced and want to go all the way. It would be awesome if it happens."

Joel said:

"Each of us really wanted to win, so that's why it was always the best when we were on the same team. If one was on the other team and lost, that person sometimes ended up crying, just like any other young brother would, or running away. So it was better being together."