Burns' OT winner sets Sharks' single-season mark for goals by a defenseman
Brent Burns snapped a couple of droughts with a single shot Tuesday night.
The Sharks defenseman scored his club's overtime winner against the New York Rangers, ending San Jose's six-game losing streak and his own 16-game goalless skid. The Sharks won 5-4 after blowing a 3-1 lead.
Burns also set a franchise record in the process:
Brent Burns (GWG) scored his 28th goal of the season, establishing a new @SanJoseSharks single-season franchise record by a defenseman. pic.twitter.com/Hi3v0Uj4FN
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) March 29, 2017
It's been a remarkable season for the 32-year-old, who has 73 points in 76 games. His 28 goals are also a career high in a campaign.
While San Jose has struggled of late, the club remains in the hunt for the Pacific Division title, and is no doubt primed for another deep playoff run after clinching a second straight playoff berth with head coach Peter DeBoer behind the bench.