Brock Nelson

FPPG: 14.5
FPPG: 14.5
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Brock Nelson spurs Islanders comeback with third-period goal

New York Islanders forward Brock Nelson's 18th goal of the season spurred a third period comeback for the Isles in a much-needed 3-1 victory over the New York Rangers on home ice Thursday night.

What It Means:

Nelson now has five goals and two assists in his past five games. The Isles were down 1-0 to their crosstown rivals early in the third period, but Nelson tied the game at one. Nick Leddy scored 2:24 later for the game-winning goal.

Nelson now has 28 points in 44 games this season. Our projections have him tallying 12 more goals with 11 more assists over the remainder of the year. The 24-year-old is posting career-worst numbers in his possession metrics. His Corsi For Percentage is 48.5 while his Relative Corsi For Percentage at Even Strength sits at -2.5.