Burns registered two assists in Carolina's 4-3 overtime victory over the Islanders in Game 2 on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Burns recorded a pair of power-play assists in Monday's 2-1 win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Burns scored two goals in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Burns scored a goal in Carolina's 3-2 loss to Detroit on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

Now with 52 points (12G, 40A) and 12 games left on the schedule, Burns is practically a lock to surpass the 54 points he posted last season. This will also give him 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.

Burns recorded four assists in Carolina's 6-1 victory over Arizona on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Burns netted a goal in Carolina's 4-0 win over Ottawa on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Burns gave the Hurricanes a 1-0 lead with his marker just 3:48 minutes 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.

Burns posted two assists and three shots in the Hurricanes' 4-1 victory over the Blues on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Burns picked up helpers on Andrei Svechnikov's second goal and Sebastian Aho's goal. This performance extends Burns' point streak to four games, picking up six points in that span. In his first year as a Hurricane, Burns has 11 goals and 43 points in 56 games.

Burns netted a goal in a 5-1 win over Buffalo on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

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.