Brent Burns — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Brent Burns is an NHL defenseman for the Colorado Avalanche. In the 2025-26 season Brent Burns has 12 goals, 23 assists and 35 points in 82 games, worth 5.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Brent Burns remains an ageless offensive blueliner, now in his 19th NHL season at 41 years old. With a remarkable 1394 career games and 898 points, he once reached an elite peak GAR of 18.6, establishing himself as one of the league's premier defensemen.
This season, Burns played a full 82-game schedule, contributing 12 goals and 23 assists for 35 points. His overall GAR of 5.2 is significantly driven by his even-strength offense, which accounted for +7.3 GAR, demonstrating his continued high-level impact.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Colorado Avalanche |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'5" |
| Weight | 228 lb |
| Draft | 2003 — Round 1, Pick 20 — MIN |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 12 | 23 | 35 | +33 | 32 | 172 | 7.0% | 18:52 | 53.6% | 7.6 | 0.3 | 5.3 | 0.95 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +5.5 | +2.4 | -0.2 | +0.3 |
League percentile rank: points 67th, GAR 81th, WAR 81th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 12 | 23 | 35 | 5.3 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 6 | 23 | 29 | -1.1 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 10 | 33 | 43 | 5.9 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 18 | 43 | 61 | 14.3 |
| 2021-22 | 82 | 10 | 44 | 54 | 3.1 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 7 | 22 | 29 | 0.2 |
| 2019-20 | 70 | 12 | 33 | 45 | 5.5 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 16 | 67 | 83 | 12.6 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 12 | 55 | 67 | 12.0 |
| 2016-17 | 82 | 29 | 47 | 76 | 14.1 |
| 2015-16 | 82 | 27 | 48 | 75 | 19.1 |
| 2014-15 | 82 | 17 | 43 | 60 | 10.9 |
| 2013-14 | 69 | 22 | 26 | 48 | 16.7 |
| 2012-13 | 30 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 4.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Brent Burns has been worth 5.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 81st percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+5.5 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.2).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 19.1 in 2015-16.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brent Burns's GAR this season?
Brent Burns has been worth 5.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 81st percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Brent Burns have this season?
Brent Burns has 12 goals and 23 assists for 35 points in 82 games this season.
Is Brent Burns a good defenseman?
Brent Burns ranks in the 81st percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (5.3) in the 2025-26 season.