Former Blues captain Ryan O’Reilly returned to Enterprise Center as a member of the opposing team, the Predators. He received a warm reception, including a tribute video and standing ovation, as a gesture of appreciation for his time with the Blues. O'Reilly expressed gratitude for the organization's support and described the experience as emotional and special.
Ryan O'Reilly touched by video tribute in return to face #stlblues for first time Friday; former captain part of Stanley Cup title in 2019 received loud, standing ovation from Enterprise Center crowd Friday: https://t.co/FDYnY4axbX
Ryan O'Reilly: "Coming here I think really changed my career around. I can't thank the organization, the staff enough for being so great to me. It was a pretty great welcome back. It was definitely emotional." #stlblues
Ryan O'Reilly on tribute: "I did watch it. It's crazy. Obviously, it was such a special time here. It was such a nice thing for the Blues to do. I got a painting, too, from them before the game as well. Such a great organization. Everything they've done for me." #stlblues
#stlblues welcome back Ryan O'Reilly ... https://t.co/ZW8bpL0lts
A standing ovation and thunderous applause for Ryan O’Reilly in his return to Enterprise Center https://t.co/tHlxQNnJCL
Here’s the Ryan O’Reilly tribute and ovation #stlblues https://t.co/mPcOuCYrJB
They'll be playing the tribute video to O'Reilly soon here @Enterprise_Cntr. O'Reilly: "I think it'll be a pretty good reception, but you never know. I'm just excited for the game and trying to dial in. ... This will always be a special place for me." #stlblues
Big cheers at Enterprise Center for Ryan O'Reilly when his name is mentioned during the pregame report
Former Blues captain Ryan O’Reilly returns to Enterprise Center for the first time as a member of the opposing team with the #Preds today. Says his successor, Brayden Schenn (brother of Luke), gifted him with a Pearl Jam signed guitar in celebration of his 1,000 NHL games played
Blues make quick home stop to face Predators, Ryan O’Reilly https://t.co/BCZGbFf5xC https://t.co/CHUYiWPLe6