Earlier today, the Ottawa Senators decided to pay their respect to a legend in their net, Andrew Hammond, before the face-off against the Sharks. And let’s be real—what a throwback. In 2013, Hammond joined the Sens until 2017, but his most memorable performance was during the 2014-15 season. In 24 games, he achieved 20 wins, had a save percentage of .941, maintained GAA of 1.79, and earned three shutouts. The man was out there robbing teams blind and Sens fans didn’t waste anytime in bestowing the perfect nickname upon him, The Hamburglar.

And in the true hockey style, someone in the audience thought it wise to take that nickname very literally. In the middle of the tribute ceremony, a fan threw a full hamburger onto the ice, sending the arena into a frenzy. Because really, what better way to honor a guy named The Hamburglar than with a flying fast-food classic? Whether it was meant as a heartfelt tribute or just peak NHL chaos, one thing’s for sure—Hammond’s legacy in Ottawa Senators is as unforgettable as that burger was unexpected.

Ottawa Senators’ game see a hamburger drop!

B/R Open Ice hopped on X to drop a gem of a clip from the Ottawa Senators’ tribute to Andrew Hammond, and let’s just say—it was a chef’s kiss kind of moment. The video starts off all sentimental, with Hammond standing at center ice, soaking in the love as the crowd erupts in applause. But then? Boom—cut to him bending down and casually scooping up a burger that some absolute legend of a fan yeeted onto the ice. And in true hockey fashion, the caption nailed it: “Ottawa celebrated Andrew ‘The Hamburglar’ Hammond tonight, and a fan even threw a hamburger on the ice.”

Because, indeed, what is a tribute to the legendary Hamburglar without a burger included in the overall picture? The timing? Impeccable. The dedication? Next level. How else do we put this–this may well become regarded as one of the most on-brand fan tributes in NHL history.

So, what actually went down on the ice? Well, Tim Stutzle was out there cooking! The guy not only found the back of the net but also dished out an assist, stretching his point streak to a jaw-dropping 11 games. And talk about making a statement—the Ottawa Senators snapped their five-game losing streak in dramatic fashion, lighting up the scoreboard with four third-period goals to take down the San Jose Sharks 5-3 at the Canadian Tire Centre. But circling back to the Senators’ goaltender, he indeed made a comeback!

Hammond is ‘grateful’ to be back!

The Hamburglar came back where he pulled off one of his most legendary heists a few days ago! Nearly a decade after Andrew ‘The Hamburglar’ Hammond led the NHL Ottawa Senators on that unforgettable playoff charge in 2015, he made his grand return to Canadian Tire Centre. And with the Sens fighting to break their eight-year postseason drought, what better time to rewind the clock and relive that magical ride? Back then, Hammond didn’t just step up—he stole the show, dragging Ottawa from the depths of despair in standings straight into playoff contention with a mind-blowing 20-1-2 record, a razor-sharp 1.91 GAA, and a .941 save percentage.

But life after that fairytale run wasn’t all smooth sailing. Injuries clipped his wings, and he spent the rest of his career bouncing around different leagues before finally hanging up the pads in 2022. Still, when Hammond looks back, its with nothing but gratitude, calling that era one of the most special chapters of his life and saying, “grateful”.

“I have a different perspective now,” he shared, reflecting on the road he traveled. “You either laugh or cry about it, but it’s also the reality of it.” And let’s be real—fans will always choose to smile when remembering the chaos, the hype, and the absolute madness of the Hamburglar era. At the time, nobody gave the Ottawa Senators a shot. The team was written off, Hammond was overlooked, and a lottery pick seemed inevitable. But instead of rolling over, they fought back, embracing the underdog mentality like a true band of misfits on a mission.

And Hammond? He became the heart of it all, proving that sometimes, the most unexpected and unsung heroes leave the biggest marks.