Fri Mar 21 05:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Burns Set to Break Marleau’s Record in Emotional San Jose Return

**San Jose, CA** – Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brent Burns is poised to surpass a significant milestone in his NHL career during Thursday night’s game against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center. Burns is set to play his 911th consecutive game, breaking former Sharks teammate Patrick Marleau’s record for the fifth-longest consecutive games played streak in NHL history.

While Burns himself downplayed the achievement, the accomplishment is undeniable. The 40-year-old spent many years in San Jose, becoming a fan favorite and one of the league’s most productive defensemen from 2015 to 2019. During that period, he led all defensemen in goals, assists, and points, culminating in a Norris Trophy win in 2017 and two other Norris Trophy nominations.

Three years after being traded to the Hurricanes, Burns continues his impressive streak, now just 17 games shy of 1,500 career games and 153 games away from tying Phil Kessel’s all-time record of 1,064 consecutive games played. His return to San Jose promises to be an emotional one for both the player and the fans.

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