Canucks forward Alex Burrows returned to Vancouver on the eve of Monday's game versus the Montreal Canadiens to attend the birth of his third child.

Congratulations to the Burrows family on the birth of their baby boy, Jacob! — Vancouver Canucks (@VanCanucks) November 16, 2015

Head coach Willie Desjardins previously informed reporters Burrows had returned to Vancouver, but didn't provide a reason for his departure amid the team's seven-game road trip.

Burrows' availability for Wednesday's game in Winnipeg remains uncertain.