Brock Nelson posts three points in Avalanche rout of Kings

Fantasy hockey: Nelson had a goal and two assists Wednesday, but the single shot and normal ice time mean one game is one game for the Avalanche center.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 1, 2026 · Updated October 1, 2026

Brock Nelson posted one goal and two assists on one shot in 19:14 of ice time as Colorado beat Los Angeles 8-4 on Wednesday, September 30. The goal came on the power play.

The three points look attractive, but the single shot and normal minutes mean this is one game in isolation. Nelson's underlying play grades 93 out of 100 among forwards in shots, scoring chances and ice time, a read on how sustainable his scoring is. He averages 0.76 points per game.

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Brock Nelson

Nelson's three-point outing came on just one shot in 19:14 of ice time, 21 seconds below his 19:35 average. Those underlying numbers suggest treating this as a normal night that happened to produce points rather than a spike in opportunity. His recent averages sit at 0.39 goals, 0.37 assists and 2.3 shots per game. The power-play goal came while working his usual spot on the top unit, where he averages 3:17 per game and ranks fourth among all Colorado skaters.

The process grade of 93 reflects strong underlying play in shots, scoring chances and ice time, the inputs that drive sustainable scoring. Nelson averages 0.76 points per game and 0.18 power-play points per game. Colorado has one game left this week, on Saturday, and four games next week. His role and minutes remain steady.

What to do

• Keep Nelson rostered in all formats as a top-six center with power-play time.

• Start him Saturday for his final game this week.

• Expect his scoring to track with his recent averages rather than Wednesday's line.

• Count on four games next week for Colorado.

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