It was only a matter of time.

After recording five shots in just the first period Sunday, San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns finally broke through early in the second, whipping a shot off the crossbar and in past Cory Schneider.

The goal helped knot the game at 1-1, and for Burns it was his 23rd of the season - snapping a rare four-game goalless skid. Unfortunately, for the New Jersey Devils, Burns wasn't done there as he picked up No. 24 just minutes later.

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