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Brock Nelson Faces Islanders After Avalanche Trade Success

11/16/2025

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Brock Nelson (Avalanche forward) will face his former team, the New York Islanders, Sunday night at Ball Arena.
Nelson played 901 games and scored 295 goals for the Islanders before being traded to the Avalanche last March on a three-year, $22.5 million contract.
He expressed excitement about reconnecting with former teammates.
Nelson's contributions have helped the Avalanche, which currently leads the NHL with a five-game winning streak.

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Brock Nelson (Avalanche forward) will face his former team, the New York Islanders, Sunday night at Ball Arena.
Nelson played 901 games and scored 295 goals for the Islanders before being traded to the Avalanche last March on a three-year, $22.5 million contract.
He expressed excitement about reconnecting with former teammates.
Nelson's contributions have helped the Avalanche, which currently leads the NHL with a five-game winning streak.