The New York Islanders are in the Pacific Northwest as they continue their Canadian road swing, taking on the Vancouver Canucks from Rogers Arena in downtown Vancouver on Thursday night. And it’s a particularly special night for veteran forward Bo Horvat,

Obtained in a trade in January 2023, Bo Horvat was a bundle of nerves when he returned to Vancouver for a game in November of last year

You don’t need to look far to see some No. 53 sweaters emblazoned with the “C” on the streets surrounding the Canucks’ home arena.

On Wednesday night, New York Islanders forward Bo Horvat returns to Vancouver, the place where it all started, as the Islanders battle the Canucks Wednesday night at 10 PM ET.