Burns logged a power-play assist, eight shots on goal, nine blocked shots, five hits, two PIM and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 3-2 quadruple-overtime loss to the Panthers in Game 1.
Burns led the Hurricanes with 54:43 of ice time, which is no small feat for a 38-year-old. He's picked up two goals and two assists over his last three contests since he snapped a five-game drought. The blueliner has nine points, 49 shots, 21 hits, 23 blocked shots, 14 PIM and a plus-6 rating through 12 playoff outings as the Hurricanes' most effective scoring threat on defense.
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Hurricanes' Brent Burns: Scores in two straight games
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Burns scored late in the second period during Carolina's 3-2 overtime win against the Devils on Thursday.
Burns has played great this postseason, but it hasn't always showed up on the scoresheet. He has goals in two straight games, which is what you want from the offensive defender. Yet, those are the only two goals he has through 11 postseason contests. The goals come on the heels of five straight games without a single point. He hasn't been the electric offensive threat managers hope they're rostering when they think of Burns' reputation.
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Hurricanes' Brent Burns: Gets two points in victory
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Burns had a goal and an assist in a 6-1 win over New Jersey in Game 4 on Tuesday.
Burns ended his five-game point drought and nine-contest goal-scoring slump. His latest marker came midway through the second period, extending the Hurricanes' lead to 5-1. Burns has a goal and seven points in 10 postseason appearances this year.
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Hurricanes' Brent Burns: Stays hot Wednesday
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Burns registered two assists in Carolina's 4-3 overtime victory over the Islanders in Game 2 on Wednesday.
Burns picked up a pair of helpers for the second straight playoff contest and has contributed four goals and eight points over his last five outings. The red-hot defenseman was a major offensive force for Carolina throughout the regular season, supplying 18 goals and 61 points in 82 appearances. Even at the age of 38, Burns is well-suited for his role on Carolina's top pairing and first power-play unit.
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Hurricanes' Brent Burns: Two assists in Game 1
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Burns recorded a pair of power-play assists in Monday's 2-1 win over the Islanders.
Burns teed up Sebastian Aho for the opening goal early in the first period before grabbing a second assist in the second, when Stefan Noesen deflected his shot past Ilya Sorokin to extend Carolina's lead to 2-0. Burns was productive in his first year with the Hurricanes, tallying 18 goals, 43 assists and a plus-19 rating while playing all 82 games.
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Hurricanes' Brent Burns: Lights lamp twice in win
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Burns scored two goals in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Panthers.
The 38-year-old defenseman heads into the postseason with plenty of momentum, scoring four goals in the last three games. Burns finishes his first regular season in Carolina with 18 goals and 61 points through 82 games, his best scoring performance since he racked up 83 points for San Jose in 2018-19.
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Hurricanes' Brent Burns: Nets goal vs. Detroit
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Burns scored a goal in Carolina's 3-2 loss to Detroit on Thursday.
Even at the age of 38, Burns is a high-end offensive threat with 14 goals and 55 points in 74 outings this season, but he hasn't been quite as effective recently. Over his last 11 appearances, Burns has two goals and four points. He was strong Thursday though. In addition to the marker, he had a plus-2 rating, three shots and a block in 22:55 of ice time, but the Hurricanes ultimately still fell short of the win.
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Hurricanes' Brent Burns: Bags OT helper Saturday
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Burns snapped a four-game scoring drought in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win against the Flyers, assisting on Sebastian Aho's game-winner in the extra frame.
With 12 games left on the schedule, Burns needs just two more points to equal the 54 points he posted last season. His 12 goals and 40 assists have the veteran blueliner on pace for his highest point total since his 83-point effort four seasons ago with the Sharks. Needless to say, Burns should be an automatic start in your fantasy lineups at every opportunity.
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Hurricanes' Brent Burns: Picks up four helpers vs. Arizona
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Burns recorded four assists in Carolina's 6-1 victory over Arizona on Friday.
Two of Burns' four helpers were recorded while the Hurricanes had the man advantage. He has 12 goals and 49 points in 60 games this season, including 19 power-play points. Burns has been a consistent contributor lately, providing at least a point in 14 of his last 16 outings.
Burns produced an assist in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights.
Burns set up a Jordan Staal tally in the third period. Over his last 15 games, Burns has racked up six goals, 10 assists and a plus-13 rating, and he's been held off the scoresheet just twice in the span. The 37-year-old could soon face competition for his power-play role after the Hurricanes acquired Shayne Gostisbehere from the Coyotes. Still, Burns should be a solid fantasy option -- he's at 45 points (17 on the power play), 182 shots on net, 69 blocked shots, 38 PIM and a plus-14 rating through 59 appearances.
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Hurricanes' Brent Burns: Extends point streak to five games
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Burns netted a goal in Carolina's 4-0 win over Ottawa on Friday.
Burns gave the Hurricanes a 1-0 lead with his marker just 3:48 into the game. It was his 12th goal and 44th point in 57 contests this season. Burns is on a five-game point streak and has two goals and seven points over that span.
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Hurricanes' Brent Burns: Notches two assists
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Burns posted two assists and three shots in the Hurricanes' 4-1 victory over the Blues on Tuesday.
Burns picked up helpers on Andrei Svechnikov's second goal and Sebastian Aho's goal. This performance extends Burns' point streak to four games, and he's picked up six points in that span. In his first year as a Hurricane, Burns has 11 goals and 43 points in 56 games.
Hurricanes' Brent Burns: Pushes point streak to seven games
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Burns netted a goal in a 5-1 win over Buffalo on Wednesday.
Burns scored at 12:47 of the first period to extend the Hurricanes' lead to 3-0. He has 10 goals and 37 points in 51 contests in 2022-23. Burns is on a seven-game point streak and has recorded four goals and eight points over that span.
Burns scored a goal and an assist on two shots, leading the Hurricanes to a 5-4 overtime win over the Kings on Tuesday.
Burns opened the scoring, sniping a shot top corner to beat Pheonix Copley. He would also add an assist on Sebastian Aho's game-winning power-play goal. This game extends Burns' point streak to six games, with seven points in that span. The former Shark has nine goals and 36 points in 50 games.
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Hurricanes' Brent Burns: On three-game point streak
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Burns scored a goal in Carolina's 3-2 overtime win against the Stars on Wednesday.
Burns found the back of the net at 4:55 of the second period. The 37-year-old was held to a goal and no assists over six contests from Jan. 5-15, but he's now on a three-game point streak. Burns has eight goals and 32 points in 38 games in 2022-23.
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Hurricanes' Brent Burns: Scores in win
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Burns scored a goal on three shots in a 6-2 win over the Blue Jackets on Thursday.
Burns extended Carolina's lead to 2-0 in the first period, beating Joonas Korpisalo to the far post on a wraparound. The goal snaps a three game scoreless spell for Burns who now has six goals and 23 assists in 42 games. The 37-year-old blueliner isn't likely to post another 70-plus point season, but he's been productive in his first season with Hurricanes, playing alongside Jaccob Slavin on the top pairing.
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Hurricanes' Brent Burns: Dishes two power-play assists
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Burns notched two power-play assists in Friday's 4-0 win over the Panthers.
Burns helped out on goals by Stefan Noesen and Andrei Svechnikov as the Hurricanes cruised to the win. The two-assist effort will give Burns 12 points (six on the power play) in 13 outings in December. The top-pairing defenseman is up to four tallies, 22 helpers, 13 power-play points, 112 shots on net, 40 blocked shots, 26 PIM and a plus-7 rating through 36 contests overall.
