Vancouver Canucks re-sign veteran forward Burrows to four-year deal

VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks re-signed left-winger Alex Burrows to a four-year contract extension Friday.

The 31-year-old Burrows had 52 points (28 goals, 24 assists) in 80 games with Vancouver last season. He registered a career-high seven winning goals.

The native of Pincourt, Que., has spent his entire seven-year NHL career with Vancouver, having amassed 270 points (139-131) in 522 games.

The six-foot-one, 195-pound Burrows has also appeared in 58 career playoff games, recording 28 points (16-12).

He also holds the club record for most career overtime playoff goals (three) and is tied for most series-winning goals (two).

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