Eugene Melnyk was welcomed back with open arms at the Canadian Tire Centre.
Making his first public appearance since his live-saving liver transplant at the Toronto General Hospital, the Senators' owner was introduced before Sunday's home opener with his daughters Anna, 16, and Oliva, 13, during a pre-game ceremony.
Olivia Melnyk took the microphone and thanked the Senators' fan base for the outpouring of support when a public plea was made to find a new liver.
"Thank you Sens fans. On behalf of our family, my sister and I, we want to thank all of you for helping to save our father's life," Olivia told the crowd.