The final San Jose Sharks trip through the Eastern Conference should have been bountiful considering the opposition. Instead merely salvaging the roadie required heroics from Brent Burns in the finale Sunday, Feb. 12.
Burns scored the initial tying goal and the eventual winner, both in the second period. Each came on freakish shots through traffic showcasing why he is the greatest player in the world.
Yes, player not defenseman. Burns has been etching his name on the Norris Trophy all season but should be the Hart leader. He changes the Sharks while looking like he is playing against his little brother’s friends.