“I wouldn’t have had the most fun I’ve ever had in my life for two months if Burr doesn’t score that.” — Ryan Kesler



This is the story of how Alex Burrows slayed the dragon.



Game 7. Overtime. The stakes were enormous.



The Chicago Blackhawks had eliminated the Vancouver Canucks in the playoffs the previous two seasons. And after the Canucks jumped out to a 3-0 series lead, Chicago clawed back to force overtime in the decisive seventh game.



Burrows’ goal unleashed a wave of overwhelming relief that washed over the organization and the city of Vancouver. Because of that unique history, because of the bitter depths of the Canucks’ rivalry with the Blackhawks at the time, Burrows’ overtime goal just means more to Canucks fans. It’s the most iconic goal in franchise history.



On Dec. 3, the Canucks honoured Burrows, inducting the undrafted winger into the Ring of Honour at Rogers...