The incident was reviewed by the league, but was ruled unsuspendable with "no conclusive evidence that [he] intentionally bit [Bergeron's] finger. Occurring 11 seconds into the extra period, it was the second-fastest goal scored from the start of an overtime game in Stanley Cup Finals history Montreal Canadiens forward Brian Skrudland scored nine seconds into overtime in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Calgary Flames.
With two overtime goals in one playoff season, Burrows tied the NHL record, which was held by 28 other players. After leading two-games-to-none in the series, Vancouver went on to lose the Stanley Cup to Boston in seven contests. Burrows finished the post-season with 9 goals and 17 points over 25 games.
After remaining on the third line with Kesler at the start of the following season, head coach Alain Vigneault separated the two after the All-Star break, placing Burrows on the first line with Daniel and Henrik Sedin , beginning on February 12, , during a game against the Phoenix Coyotes. Burrows' crash-the-net style—skating hard to the opposing team's goalmouth for rebounds or tip-ins—combined well with the Sedins' cycling plays. Vigneault's line adjustments were precipitated by a losing streak in January, which Burrows was instrumental in breaking.
The Canucks' home winless streak had extended to eight games, a franchise record, when Burrows broke a 3—3 tie with a shorthanded breakaway goal with 82 seconds remaining in a game against the Carolina Hurricanes. This sparked a resurgence in the Canucks, spearheaded by Burrows, who then immediately followed their record setting home losing streak with a record setting home winning streak, winning their next 10 games at home.
Following the game, Burrows accused Auger of having a personal vendetta against him for a play against the Predators the previous month that had made him look bad. After Burrows had been hit into the boards by Nashville forward Jerred Smithson during a game on December 8, , Auger assessed Smithson with a five-minute major and a game misconduct. However, the league later rescinded because it was believed Burrows had embellished injury. Burrows claimed that Auger told him before the January 11 game: "you made me look bad [for calling the Smithson penalty] so I'm going to get you back tonight.
We just blew two points because of his officiating tonight. Later in the —10 season, Burrows left during a game against the Los Angeles Kings after being hit in the throat by a Jarret Stoll slapshot. He was not injured, however, and did not miss any games thereafter. His goals total ranked first on the Canucks. Fans voted him as recipient of the team's Most Exciting Player Award for the third consecutive season.
In the off-season, Burrows was involved in an assault incident while playing in a summer ice hockey league. No arrests, however, were made at the scene. In —08, Burrows formed an effective duo with centre Ryan Kesler on the third line as defensive forwards, countering opposing teams' top players while contributing offensively, as well.
During the season, he was fined an undisclosed amount by the league after spearing Detroit Red Wings forward Aaron Downey at centre ice during the two teams' pre-game skate on February 23, Hume Award, given to the team's "unsung hero" as voted by the Canucks Booster Club.
Playing in a more offensive role on the first line for the latter part of the season, Burrows finished the —09 campaign with 51 points.
In the subsequent first round of the playoffs, Burrows scored the series-winning goal in overtime to sweep the St. Louis Blues. It was his second goal of the game. The Canucks advanced to meet the Chicago Blackhawks in the second round, who defeated them in six games. Burrows' level of play was noticeably diminished in the Chicago series and it was revealed afterwards that he required surgery to remove bone chips in his left wrist.
He finished the playoffs with three goals and an assist over 10 games. Burrows was the closest friend on the Canucks to former teammate Luc Bourdon , who died in a motorcycle accident in May In the hockey season following his death, Burrows occasionally celebrated goals with a bow-and-arrow mime, a gesture that Bourdon himself did after scoring during his junior career.
He and his wife girlfriend at the time remained close to Bourdon's girlfriend, Charlene Ward. Burrows completed his first full campaign with the Canucks the following season in — He contributed primarily on the team's penalty kill, which ranked first in the league. Burrows' average shorthanded ice time per game was second among team forwards, behind Ryan Kesler. He struggled to produce offensively, however, and recorded a career-low three goals and nine points in 81 games.
Burrows has credited ball hockey for his fitness and discipline which has carried over to the NHL. Following his first full season with the Canucks in —07, Burrows retired from his ball hockey career.
Before making it to the NHL, Burrows also enjoyed a prolific ball hockey career, competing in national and international tournaments in the summers. He had appeared earlier in the Canucks' training camp for the —06 season, but was sent back to the Moose. After recording 30 points in 33 games with the Moose, he was recalled by the Canucks on January 2, He also added an assist as the Canucks won the game 4—3. He finished with seven goals and 12 points over 43 games in his NHL rookie campaign.
Burrows' ascension to the NHL has been attributed to his hard-working and abrasive style of play, generating momentum for his team and aggravating opposing players. While Burrows' offensive numbers increased from playing on the top line, the Sedins' mutually benefitted from playing with him. Daniel and Henrik had not had a constant linemate on the first line since Anson Carter played with them in — In those years, Daniel and Henrik were point-a-game players; with Burrows on their line, they vaulted into top scorers in the league, as Henrik won the Art Ross Trophy as the league's leading point-getter Daniel scored at a similar pace, but played less due to an injury.
They have already had a big effect on him during Vancouver's playoff run. Burrows' daughter was born just over a month ago, one day after Burrows' season-saving overtime goal in Game 7 of the first-round series against defending champion Chicago. Bourdon is never far from the forward's memory.
Bourdon's girlfriend, Charlene Ward, delivered a message that had his teammates fighting back tears during a ceremony that honoured Bourdon's life before the season opener.
It puts everything back in perspective, how lucky we are to be here and healthy and going after one of my dreams. There is little doubt among most observers that Bourdon, who was just 21 when his motorcycle collided with a semitrailer, would be part of this playoff run. The talented two-way defenceman was chosen No. Bourdon played nine games the following season, and had two goals in 27 games in Bourdon, who was from the 3,person town of Shippigan, was inducted into the New Brunswick Hall of Fame on Saturday night.
In my estimation, definitely. Burrows believes Bourdon is here now, watching over the Canucks as they try to win their first Stanley Cup title. Alex and Nancy now have three young kids aged eight, six, and three, who obviously never had the chance to watch their dad play at the peak of his hockey career in Vancouver. Those were the years he and the Sedins were mesmerizing fans and winning scoring titles with their mind-blowing no-look passes and endless offensive-zone possessions.
So when his three youngsters had the chance to watch him compete this past weekend, they took full advantage, coming out with the whole family, signs and all.
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