Blackhawks fans welcome DeBrincat back with standing ovation

Forward, traded to Senators in offseason, returns to Chicago where he was drafted

OTT@CHI: DeBrincat gets standing ovation in return

By Dan O'Leary
@DanOLeary25 NHL.com Staff Writer

Monday was the return of the 'cat.

Ottawa Senators forward Alex DeBrincat returned to the United Center and fans in attendance showed him the love with a lengthy standing ovation.
The team also played a tribute video featuring his best times in Chicago both on and off the ice.

DeBrincat, who spent his first five NHL seasons with the Blackhawks, who selected him in the second round of the 2016 NHL Draft, couldn't help but crack a smile as he peeed up at the scoreboard during the play stoppage.
The native of Farmington Hills, Michigan, was traded to the Senators this past offseason.

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