Brent Burns Has Three-Point Outing Against Washington
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brent Burns collected three points as the team coasted past Washington 6-2 on Friday. Burns had two goals and one assist, with his first tally sparking a comeback from a 2-0 deficit. The veteran notched two of his points with the man advantage. Burns joined Ron Francis and Dave Keon as the only players in franchise history to register multiple three-point games at age 38 or older. In one of the final games of 2023, Burns had three assists versus Montreal. His form isn't quite what it used to be anymore, but Burns is still capable of doing damage on the offensive end, and he's currently in the midst of his best spell of the season. Nine of Burns' 23 points have come in his last five appearances.
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brent Burns completed Tuesday's big 6-1 win over New Jersey with two points. The 38-year-old became the oldest blue-liner in franchise history to score a playoff goal and Burns added an assist. The productive night ended a five-game scoreless spell for Burns. The veteran now boasts seven points, 35 shots, 14 hits and 14 blocks with a plus-seven rating in 10 games in the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Brent Burns Dishes Out Two Power-Play Assists In Game 1 Win
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brent Burns logged two power-play assists as the team kicked off the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 2-1 victory over the Islanders. The veteran rearguard capped off the regular season with a three-game goal streak, and he maintained his good offensive form in the playoff opener, becoming the oldest defenseman in Hurricanes/Whalers history to record a postseason point. Burns, who turned 38 in March, has started his first playoff campaign since 2019. He has now tallied 64 points across 95 career playoff outings, sitting fourth among all active blue-liners.
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brent Burns scored two goals to beat the Florida Panthers by a score of 6-4 on Thursday. Burns also had five shots on goal and was a plus-three in the contest. He helped the Hurricanes clinch the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference, with the victory concluding the team's regular season. The veteran defenseman played in all 82 games this year, logging 18 goals and 43 assists. He proved this season with his new club at 38 years old that he is still a top-notch defenseman.
Brent Burns Dishes Out Four Assists In Friday's Win
Carolina Hurricane defenseman Brent Burns had a fantastic four-assist game against the Coyotes on Friday, helping the team to a 6-1 victory. He started his night at the office with a pair of even-strength helpers and wrapped things up with two power-play assists. At 37 years, 359 days, Burns became the fourth-oldest defenseman in NHL history to register as many as four assists in a single game. Burns has found his stride again in Raleigh this season, producing his most productive year in four campaigns with 37 assists and 49 points in 60 games. 23 of Burns' points have come in 24 appearances since the turn of the year.
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brent Burns marked his 1,300th regular-season outing with an assist against Boston on Sunday and it took his point streak to five games. He combined with Martin Necas on the power play to set up Paul Stastny for the game-winning goal in a 4-1 victory. Burns will now look to post his longest point streak as a Carolina man against long-time rivals, the Kings on Tuesday. It's been a good debut campaign in Raleigh for the veteran defenseman, with him on eight goals and 34 points through 49 games. 15 of his points have come on the power play, and Burns has recorded 154 shots on goal with 28 hits and 58 blocks.
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brent Burns tallied two assists Friday in a 4-0 victory over the Florida Panthers. Burns added a shot on goal and blocked one shot in the Hurricanes win. The Barrie, Ontario, native has produced four assists in the last four contests. Burns seems to be the right fit in Carolina, as he averages 23:45 minutes of ice time per game. He will factor into the Hurricanes offensive charge all season, as he did in San Jose.
San Jose defenseman Brent Burns just does not score as many goals as he used to. Burns delivered one on Thursday as the Sharks outlasted the Philadelphia Flyers in overtime. The tally by the defenseman was just his third on the season in 32 games. Even with the goal, Burns is still just shooting at a rate of 3.5%. The defenseman has not shot this poorly since his final year in Minnesota (2010). Father Time may be soon catching up to the almost 37-year old blueliner but that shot is still fast. One has to think a few more goals and points are to come in 2022.
Brent Burns Had Long Night in San Jose Home Defeat
San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns had a rough night against Washington on Saturday night. Burns was on the ice for three of the four goals that the Capitals scored. From the other end of the ice, he fired three shots on goal in 25:50 of ice time. That led all skaters on Saturday night. San Jose, among their six defensemen blocked just one shot. None were by Burns who crucially missed the assignment on Sheary's second goal. It was just one of those rough nights. Period.
San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns picked up his fourth assist of the season in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Bruins, combining with Logan Couture to get Timo Meier on the scoreboard. He logged nearly 28 minutes of action and had a busy outing with three shots and four blocks. Burns had a shocker last season with 29 points in 56 games, leaving many fantasy managers disappointed. The early signs this season are positive, although San Jose's 4-1-0 start looks like an overachievement and there could be tougher times coming real soon for Burns and his teammates.
Brent Burns Ends Slump With Fourth Goal Of The Year
San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns put a stop to a five-game point drought on Monday, needing only 45 seconds to open the scoring in a 6-2 loss to Minnesota. Timo Meier and Rudolfs Balcers produced the assists on the play, with Logan Couture later tallying his 10th goal of the season. Burns had a huge down year in 2019-20 and sadly, he hasn't done particularly well this season either with eight points in 17 games and a minus-seven rating. He's playing a massive 27:28 a night but has actually picked up points in only five outings.
