Colorado Avalanche defenseman Brent Burns has enjoyed a distinguished 22-year NHL career — and he’s about to add another feather to his cap. On Saturday, the 40-year-old defenseman will join an elite ...

DETROIT (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon scored twice to become the league's first 40-goal scorer this season and the Colorado ...

DENVER — Brent Burns carries a lot of weight on his shoulders these days. Not pressure-related or anything, just from his heavy, military-style backpack that’s crammed with all the necessities to keep ...

TORONTO -- Brent Burns has left his hotel door open. It is 11:15 p.m. on a Monday. He's confined to his hotel bed, his legs wearing something that looks as if it was made by NASA and attached to a ...

Brent Burnsobsesses over things. He just does. It's part of what makes him Brent Burns. You might have heard about the San Jose Sharks defenseman's collection of snakes and reptiles-- a menagerie that ...

SAN JOSE, CA - San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns played in his NHL-milestone 1,000th game tonight, Dec. 27, against the Anaheim Ducks at SAP Center. In honor of the achievement, Burns will be ...

Burns has posted 67 points (12 goals, 55 assists) and 332 shots on net in 82 games this season. Burns leads the Sharks in assists, shots (332) and points. Among NHL defensemen, Burns ranks in the top ...

Burns scored a goal on five shots, blocked three shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 8-2 win over the Senators. Burns had been limited to one assist over eight contests since the end of his six-game ...