Avalanche’s Brent Burns sets second-longest NHL iron man streak

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Brent Burns made NHL history on Saturday by appearing in the team’s game against the Winnipeg Jets. By skating in his 990th consecutive game, Burns moved into second-place in NHL history for consecutive games played, trailing only Phil Kessel, who set the record in October of 2022.

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