VANCOUVER — The expectation was Alex Burrows would be welcomed back with open arms on Tuesday night at Rogers Arena.
This wasn’t just any other game for the Senators winger, it was his chance to return to the place he called home for 12 NHL seasons with the Vancouver Canucks. A planned video to honour his career with the club during the first television timeout was sure to be emotional.
Make no mistake, Burrows, 36, made his impact felt here — which is why this night was going to be special.
“I had a chance to talk to him this morning and he seems excited.