Alex Burrows finally broke the slump.
The Vancouver Canucks’ winger scored his first goal of the season, in his 36th game of the season, during Wednesday’s game between the Canucks and Winnipeg Jets. It tied the two teams at one-goal apiece in the second period.
Burrows, who has dealt with a broken foot, broken jaw and sprained hand this season, is only two years removed from a 28-goal season, and four years removed from a 35-goal season. He’s also in the first year of a four-year, $18 million contract, according to Capgeek.com.
Now, it wasn’t all good for the Canucks in the second period. Ryan Kesler went to the dressing room after being involved in a knee-on-knee collision with Jim Slater, who was assessed a minor penalty for tripping.
Updated: As per Jason Botchford of The Province newspaper, Kesler did not join the team to start the third period.
Ryan Kesler heads to #Canucks dressing room for repairs after #NHLJets C Jim Slater caught him with his right knee
— Ken Wiebe (@WiebesWorld) March 13, 2014
Do not see Kesler for start of third
— Jason Botchford (@botchford) March 13, 2014
Ryan Kesler heads to #Canucks dressing room for repairs after #NHLJets C Jim Slater caught him with his right knee
— Ken Wiebe (@WiebesWorld) March 13, 2014