At a commercial break just over halfway through the first period, J.T. Miller’s tribute video played on the Rogers Arena scoreboard, suspended high above the ice surface he’d called home for nearly six seasons.

The New York Rangers captain, who had been booed by the Vancouver Canucks’ faithful every time he touched the puck in the Rangers’ 2-0 win Tuesday night, was given a standing ovation. He briefly saluted the fans. But Miller, as always, was more dialed into the game.

“Honestly, no,” Miller said after the game when asked if he was able to soak in the moment. “We had a power play, we were worried about having a good rep.”

Miller had lots of time to reflect. Vancouver will always be a special place for him and his family. The city was where he found his footing in the NHL as a play-d

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