Brent Burns has recently struggled with consistency in the offensive zone, managing to earn points in only three of his last nine games for the Avalanche, totaling one goal and two assists. Despite these uneven stretches, the veteran defenseman still demonstrates his steady offensive instincts from the blueline.
So far this season, Burns has collected seven points overall, including one goal and six assists. His contributions continue to be valuable as the Avalanche establish rhythm early in the campaign.
Brent Burns recorded one assist in the Avalanche’s 9–1 victory over the Oilers on Saturday night.
by Chris Schommer | Avalanche Correspondent | Sun, Nov 9th 3:54pm EST
Author’s summary: Brent Burns remains a key offensive force for the Avalanche, showing flashes of reliability even amid recent inconsistency from the blueline.