In 2016-17, Burns led NHL defensemen in goals (29) and points (76), each a career high, won the Norris Trophy in his second consecutive season as a finalist, and was voted to the NHL First All-Star Team, one season after he made the Second All-Star Team. Burns played 82 games for the third straight season and led the NHL in shots on goal (320) after finishing second behind Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin in 2015-16 (398-353).
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