The 39-year-old defenseman went to the locker room early into the first period in Carolina's game against the Hawks.

The Carolina Hurricanes, including Brent Burns, face the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday at 8:30 PM ET, at United Center. Prop bets for Burns in that upcoming Hurricanes-Blackhawks matchup are available,

Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored both Carolina goals, the second coming 24 seconds after Dallas’ tying goal midway through the third period, as the Hurricanes beat the Stars 2-1 on Tuesday night.

DALLAS -- Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored twice, including the game-winner at 10:35 of the third period, to help the Carolina Hurricanes defeat the Dallas Stars 2-1 at American Airlines Center on Tuesday.

At Wednesday's practice, the Carolina Hurricanes went back to a ... and top scoring defenseman — sidelined due to injury, Brent Burns was once again back up running the top unit.

The Hurricanes are looking to finally get over the hump in the Eastern Conference, and could trade one of these players in a larger package.

The Carolina Hurricanes are known for being a ... On that note, you just can't keep rolling Brent Burns out for 22+ minutes a night. The nearly 40-year-old defenseman can still play and is ...

Ryan McLeod scored two goals and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 on Wednesday night. Dylan Cozens and Tage Thompson also scored and Jason Zucker had two assists for the Sabres, who won for the third time in four games.

Burns is no stranger to the power play and in fact, 44 of his 118 points with Carolina have come on the man advantage. The veteran blueliner had been the team's PP1 quarterback since he arrived in 2022 before losing the gig this year after a tough postseason.

The Carolina Hurricanes, with Brent Burns, will be in action Tuesday versus the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center, beginning at 8:00 PM ET. Fancy a wager on Burns? We have some numbers and figures to assist you along the way.