SAN JOSE - The National Hockey League (@NHL) announced today that San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) forward Joe Pavelski and defenseman Brent Burns (@Burnzie88) have been named All-Stars for the 2016 Honda NHL All-Star Game, which will be held in Nashville, TN, on Jan. 31. The game will take place at 2 pm. PST and be broadcast in the United States on NBC Sports Network (@NBCSN).
Burns, 30, currently ranks first in goals (16), 13th in assists (18) and third in points (34) amongst defenseman.