Horvat got emotional during warm-ups, seeing the signs from fans, and then during his video tribute as well.
It was unclear what sort of reception Horvat was going to get from the fans, especially with his comments about leaving Vancouver for somewhere he felt "wanted", but it's great to see that there was a loud ovation for him and signs welcoming him back to Rogers Arena.
The Vancouver Canucks won't havr to wait too long before they face their former captain again, this time on Long Island, in early January.