Brock Nelson News: Nets first goal of season

Updated on October 17, 2025 at 11:39am

Nelson scored a goal Thursday in a 4-1 win over the Blue Jackets.

It was his first of the season. Nelson redirected Brent Burns' slapper from the point five-hole on Elvis Merzlikins at 11:46 of the second period. Nelson had 56 points (26 goals, 30 assists) and 193 shots in 80 games between the Islanders and Avalanche in 2024-25 after averaging 72 points and 236 shots the previous two seasons on the Island.