- Brent Burns, a 41-year-old defenseman for the Colorado Avalanche, is set to play in his 1,000th consecutive regular-season game on Saturday against the Dallas Stars.
- Burns has played through numerous injuries and ailments, earning praise from his coach Jared Bednar for his toughness and ability to keep his body fresh at his age.
- Burns is the fifth defenseman in NHL history to record a 30-point season at age 40 or older, and he is closing in on the all-time ironman streak held by forward Phil Kessel.