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The Colorado Avalanche re-signed Brock Nelson to a three-year, $22.5 million deal, signaling their commitment to a competitive roster and putting pressure on GM Chris MacFarland and coach Jared Bednar to succeed, especially after recent playoff disappointments. The move addresses the team's need for a second-line center but also limits flexibility for future roster changes, emphasizing the high stakes for the upcoming season.
The Colorado Avalanche have signed Brock Nelson to a three-year, $7.5 million AAV contract extension, keeping him as a key part of their second-line center for the foreseeable future, after acquiring him from the New York Islanders at the trade deadline.
The Colorado Avalanche have signed forward Brock Nelson to a three-year contract extension through the 2027-28 season, recognizing his contributions since joining the team in 2025, including key goals and playoff performances, and expressing confidence in his role as a stabilizing second-line center.
The NHL schedule features nine games on Thursday, with highlights including the San Jose Sharks visiting the Tampa Bay Lightning, where rookie Macklin Celebrini aims to extend his point streak. The New York Islanders host the Seattle Kraken, with Brock Nelson recently named to the U.S. team for the 4 Nations Face-Off. The Calgary Flames look to continue their strong home performance against the St. Louis Blues. Other notable matchups include the Winnipeg Jets at Buffalo Sabres, and the Columbus Blue Jackets at Edmonton Oilers.
During the third game of the NHL playoff series between the Carolina Hurricanes and New York Islanders, Hurricanes forward Martin Necas was checked into the Islanders' bench and threw a punch at a seated Isles player before exiting back onto the ice. Necas received no supplementary discipline for the punch, and will be in the lineup for Carolina. The Islanders won the game 5-1 and will look to even up the series at two wins apiece on Sunday.
The New York Islanders secured their spot in the NHL playoffs with a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens. Brock Nelson scored two goals, including a lethal wristshot, while Zach Parise and Hudson Fasching created the spark for the Islanders. The second period was dominated by the Islanders, who allowed only six shots from the Canadiens. The third period was more restricted, with the Islanders playing conservatively to lock things down. The win puts the Islanders temporarily in the first wild card position, and they'll face either the Devils or the Hurricanes in the first round of the playoffs.
The New York Islanders clinched a playoff spot for the fourth time in five seasons after beating the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 on Wednesday night. Brock Nelson scored twice to lead the Islanders to victory. They finished the regular season with a 42-31-9 record and will face either the Boston Bruins or Carolina Hurricanes in the first round of the playoffs. The Islanders played a defensively impeccable third period to secure the win and keep the Pittsburgh Penguins out of the playoffs for the first time since 2006.
The New York Islanders clinched the final playoff spot in the NHL's East Division with a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens, eliminating the Pittsburgh Penguins from the postseason for the first time since 2006. Brock Nelson scored two goals for the Islanders, who finished the regular season with a 42-31-9 record and 93 points. The Islanders will face the Boston Bruins in the first round of the playoffs if the Florida Panthers win their final game, or the Panthers if they lose in regulation.
Pierre Engvall has cemented his place in the New York Islanders' first line alongside Brock Nelson and Kyle Palmieri since joining the team three weeks ago. The trio has outscored opponents 12-2 with Engvall scoring five goals and three assists. The Islanders needed to bolster their top-six before acquiring Engvall, and finding a way to re-sign him should be an offseason priority. The line has become the team's most dependable forward line, with a functional second line in tow.
Brock Nelson, the New York Islanders' leading scorer with 65 points this season, was a full participant in practice after leaving the previous game with an injury scare. This is good news for the team, which is already missing Mat Barzal and needs every win possible down the stretch.
The New York Islanders are waiting for updates on the injuries of Brock Nelson and Mathew Barzal, but Nelson was a full participant at Thursday's practice. Bo Horvat hopes to play with Barzal again in the future. Former Isles goalie Jamie McLennan was a guest on Isles Talk. Simon Holmstrom is focusing on improving his offense. Bridgeport beat the Rocket 5-3 with two goals from Arnaud Durandeau and one from Andy Andreoff.