Brent Burns was honored by the Colorado Avalanche after reaching 1,000 consecutive NHL games, one of the most notable records in the league.
Burns reached the milestone during Saturday’s game against the Dallas Stars, becoming only the second player in NHL history to do so.
Before Sunday’s game against the St. Louis Blues, the Avalanche held a special ceremony at Ball Arena.
A video tribute included messages from players and coaches, including Phil Kessel, who holds the NHL record for consecutive games.
“Hey Burnsie, Phil Kessel here,” he said in the video. “I just want to congratulate you on 1,000 games in a row.”
“I know how hard that is to do,” Kessel added. “I hope only the best for you and your teammates for the rest of the year. Go get that Stanley Cup.”
Burns received a standing ovation from fans and was given a commemorative painting listing each of his 1,000 games, along with a plaque marking the achievement.
The 2017 Norris Trophy winner has played a total of 1,572 NHL games, making him one of the league’s most experienced players.
During his career he represented the Minnesota Wild, San Jose Sharks, Carolina Hurricanes and Avalanche.
