UPDATE: Brent Burns Returns To Game After Exiting Early With Upper-Body Concern
The 39-year-old defenseman went to the locker room early into the first period in Carolina's game against the Hawks.
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- Brent Burns has been active with the Colorado Avalanche, continuing to contribute offensively and on the power play, with production generally trending upward compared to the previous Hurricanes season after his move to Colorado. This shift has been noted in multiple outlets as benefiting the Avalanche’s depth on the blue line.
- In the 2025–26 season, Burns posted a noticeable uptick in goals and points relative to prior seasons, reflecting a return to high-end offensive output for a veteran defenseman, while minutes and ice time have been managed at times to preserve him for the postseason.
- Preseason notes around that period mentioned Burns dealing with minor injuries at times, which is common for a player of his age and role, with teams typically prioritizing health over early-season rust.
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