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Avs defenseman Brent Burns becomes second in NHL history to skate in 1,000 consecutive games
DALLAS — Avalanche defenseman Brent Burns became the second player in NHL history to appear in 1,000 consecutive games when Colorado faced against Central Division rival Dallas on Saturday.
The bearded 41-year-old was recognized on the video board by the Stars early in the game, and plenty of Dallas fans joined a vocal Avs contingent in cheering for Burns.
The all-time ironman streak belongs to forward Phil Kessel, who played in 1,064 consecutive regular-season games from Nov. 3, 2009, to April 13, 2023. He appeared with Toronto, Pittsburgh, Arizona and Vegas.
Burns, who appeared in his 1,500th game in October against the Stars, has been in the lineup for every game since Nov. 21, 2013, with San Jose. He also has played for Minnesota and Carolina.
Burns to play in 1,000th straight game thanks to ‘love of game’
Defenseman will become 2nd player to do so when Avalanche visit Stars on Saturday
To play one NHL game is an accomplishment. To play 1,000 is special.
It’s a rare triumph of love, luck, will and skill.
You must love the game. You must be lucky enough to avoid serious injuries and illnesses, tough enough to play though things others wouldn’t, and good enough to stay in the lineup game after game, year after year, for more than 12 seasons.
Brent Burns will become the second player in NHL history to do it when the Colorado Avalanche visit the Dallas Stars on national television Saturday (3 p.m. ET; ABC, SN1), following Phil Kessel, who holds the NHL record at 1,064 straight games.
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Deen's Daily: Burns' Big Accomplishment; Flyers Bounce Back; East Race Somehow Tightens More
The Avalanche and Stars face each other one final time in the regular season. But will they meet again next month? Also, a big accomplish coming for Brent Burns, a big win for the Philadelphia Flyers to keep them in the race, and a general look at just how tight five of the teams in the east are in the standings.
All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — April 4.
For the fourth and final time in the regular season, the Avalanche and Stars go head to head. These have been some of the best and most entertaining games all season. On paper, the Avs have played better. They’ve had the better chances, more control, and way more shots.
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