Burns is on pace for 37 goals and 88 points, totals that are practically unheard of for an NHL defenceman. “It’s out of this world,” Tampa Bay Lightning defenceman Victor Hedman said of Burns’ performance for the San Jose Sharks this season. With 64 points, Burns ranks third in the scoring race entering Wednesday’s action, only three points back of Connor McDavid for the overall lead. “What Burnsy’s doing is great,” said Karlsson, 12 points back of Burns with 52 this year. Burns should soon post only the 18th ever season of 30 goals by a defenceman and only the second since 1993.

Source: thestar February 23, 2017 00:56 UTC