Burns scored a goal on five shots in Monday's 7-2 loss to the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Burns ended a six-game point drought with the tally. The 41-year-old blueliner hasn't logged more than 20 minutes in a game since the start of February, averaging just 17:07 per game in that span compared to 19:04 overall. He's at 10 goals, 29 points, 136 shots on net, 78 blocked shots and a plus-28 rating over 66 appearances, matching his point total from 82 regular-season outings with the Hurricanes last year. Burns may simply be having his minutes managed as the Avalanche prepare for what they hope will be a deep playoff run.

Burns scored the game-winning goal Saturday in a 5-0 win over the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

He now has 26 points, including nine goals, and 114 shots in 53 games this season. Burns' goal was the 270th of his NHL career, which ties him with Bobby Orr for seventh all-time among defensemen. The next records in his sights? Among defensemen, Burns is 11th all-time in points, just 12 behind Chris Chelios (948), and seventh all-time in games played (1,550), just 14 behind Nicklas Lidstrom (1,564). Burns is also the closest to Phil Kessel's ironman streak. The 40-year-old blueliner is at 978 consecutive games, and he will need to play deep into next season to get to Phil the Thrill's 1,064.

Burns scored two goals, one the game-winner, on four shots on net with a plus-3 rating in Saturday's 4-0 victory over the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

The 40-year-old blueliner potted the first and last goals of the afternoon, giving Trent Miner more than enough offensive support in a dominant overall effort by the Avs. Burns has found the back of the net three times in the last two games, and on the season he's delivered eight goals and 23 points in 44 contests with 97 shots on net, 53 blocked shots, 18 PIM and a plus-26 rating that would tie his career high.

Burns scored a goal on five shots, blocked three shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 8-2 win over the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Burns had been limited to one assist over eight contests since the end of his six-game point streak. The 40-year-old defenseman isn't relied on to be a leader on offense from the back end anymore, but he can still chip in a decent share. He's logged six goals, 21 points, 93 shots on net, 53 blocks, 18 PIM and a plus-23 rating across 43 appearances this season in a top-four role.

Burns scored a goal and went plus-2 in Friday's 3-2 win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Burns opened the scoring at 9:45 of the first period with a shot through traffic that deflected in off a Jet. The 40-year-old defenseman is on a six-game point streak with two goals and four assists, as well as a plus-nine rating, in that span. He's at five goals, 19 points, 69 shots on net, 44 blocked shots and a plus-21 rating over 34 appearances, serving as an ideal depth blueliner in his first year with the Avalanche.

Burns scored a goal and placed three shots on net in Sunday's 3-2 win over Philadelphia.

EDGE Analysis

Burns tallied the first goal of the game for the Avs midway through the opening period. With the twine finder, the 40-year-old defenseman has four goals, 14 points, 63 shots on net, and 38 blocks through 29 games this season. One of the NHL's toughest players, who has missed just 38 games over the last 12 seasons, Burns' recent offensive production proves his longevity is as good as some of the league's best veterans. With three points in his last five games and a top-four role for the league's best team record-wise, Burns should continue to have solid value in most fantasy formats for the remainder of the season.

Burns scored a goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

Burns has two goals over his last five games and totaled six points in 13 contests in November. His tally early in the second period stood as the game-winner in this blowout win. The 40-year-old defenseman has three goals, 12 points, 52 shots on net, 35 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a plus-9 rating over 25 appearances. Burns could push for the 40-point mark this season given his current pace.

Burns scored a goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Burns scored an unassisted goal just 15 seconds into the game, and Mackenzie Blackwood made it stand as the game-winner. Over his last 10 outings, Burns has racked up two goals and four assists while seeing top-four minutes and time on the second power-play unit. He's at 11 points, 43 shots on net, 30 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a plus-6 rating through 21 appearances in his age-40 season.

Burns scored a goal on two shots and added four PIM in Friday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Burns has a goal and an assist over his last two outings. The defenseman's tally at 10:11 of the third period Friday stood as the game-winner for the Avalanche. He's at six points, 30 shots on net, 15 blocked shots, 12 PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 12 appearances. Burns continues to handle second-pairing minutes as a steady veteran on the blue line.

Burns notched an assist, two PIM and a plus-1 rating in Monday's 3-1 win over the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Burns has now found the scoresheet in back-to-back games, as he recorded the secondary helper on Nathan MacKinnon's game-opening goal early in the first period. Burns recorded exactly three shots on goal in every game to start the season prior to Monday, so he's still active in the offensive zone despite being 40 years old. The veteran blueliner will look to extend his point streak to three games Thursday in Columbus.