André Burakovsky

He has previously played for the Washington Capitals, who drafted him 23rd overall in 2013, along with the Colorado Avalanche, who acquired his rights and consequently signed him during the 2019 offseason.[9] During the 2017–18 season, on 24 October 2017, Burakovsky required surgery on his thumb after it was injured in a game against the Florida Panthers and was expected to miss six to eight weeks.[12] Burakovsky was sidelined with an injury during the 2018 playoffs and missed the remainder of the Capitals first round against the Columbus Blue Jackets.[18] After attending his first training camp with Colorado, Burakovsky made his debut with the Avalanche in the opening game of the 2019–20 season against the Calgary Flames on 3 October 2019, registering an assist.[21] On 10 October 2020, as a restricted free agent, Burakovsky was signed a two-year, $9.8 million contract extension with the Avalanche.[22] In the pandemic-delayed 2020–21 season, Burakovsky continued in his second-line role primarily playing alongside Nazem Kadri and Brandon Saad.On 12 December 2021, Burakovsky scored his first career hat trick in a game against the Florida Panthers at Ball Arena.
Burakovsky with the Capitals in April 2016.
Burakovsky with the Avalanche in January 2020
Burakovsky with the Kraken in December 2022
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