Latest Brock Nelson News
Holmstrom scores go-ahead goal in Isles' win over Penguins. Sorokin stops Crosby's late penalty shot
NEW YORK (AP) — Simon Holmstrom scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, Ilya Sorokin stopped Sidney Crosby on a late penalty shot and the playoff-bound New York Islanders edged the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Wednesday night. Samuel Bolduc and Brock Nelson each had a goal and...
The New York Islanders clinch a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with 4-1 win over Devils
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Islanders are back in the playoffs for the fifth time in six years because they responded to the midseason coaching change that saw Patrick Roy replace Lane Lambert. Kyle Palmieri and Brock Nelson each had a goal and an assist and the Islanders...
Panarin scores tying goal, shootout winner as the Rangers edge Islanders 3-2
NEW YORK (AP) — Artemi Panarin scored late in the third period to tie game and tallied the shootout winner as the New York Rangers rallied to defeat the New York Islanders 3-2 for a franchise-record 54th win on Saturday. Igor Shesterkin made 34 saves, Braden Schneider scored a...
Nelson scores in OT to lift Islanders to 4-3 win over Flyers
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Brock Nelson scored 1:25 into overtime and the New York Islanders preserved their playoff hopes with a 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night. Anders Lee, Bo Horvat and Matt Martin also scored for the Islanders, who moved within four points of...
Islanders move into playoff spot, win 6th straight with 6-1 rout of Ducks
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Palmieri reached the 20-goal mark for the sixth time in his career, Bo Horvat extended his goal streak to three games, and the New York Islanders moved into a playoff position with their sixth straight win, a 6-1 rout of the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday night. ...
Islanders pull away with 2nd-period burst, beat reeling Sharks 7-2
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Bo Horvat opened New York's four-goal, second-period burst with his 25th goal and the Islanders routed the San Jose Sharks 7-2 on Thursday night for their fifth straight win. Kyle McLean, Matthew Barzal and Sebastian Aho also struck in the second period,...
Kyle Palmieri's 1st-period hat trick leads Islanders past Bruins 5-1
NEW YORK (AP) — Kyle Palmieri scored three times in the first period for his third career hat trick and the New York Islanders coasted to a 5-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Saturday night for their third straight win. Palmieri, who completed the natural hat trick just 12:19...
Brock Nelson scores twice and Islanders beat Red Wings 5-3 to snap Detroit's 6-game winning streak
DETROIT (AP) — The New York Islanders found a way to hold on for a win, and even had their first empty-net goal of the season to seal the deal. Mathew Barzal had a tiebreaking goal with 6:02 left in the third period and Brock Nelson scored twice, lifting New York to a 5-3 victory...
Kids play hockey more skillfully and respectfully than ever, yet rough stuff still exists on the ice
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Tension is smoldering between each scrap for the puck and Blayke Nelson can often predict the spark 30 seconds ahead of time as he skates from corner to corner, his eyes fixed on the action and his whistle clenched between his teeth. “A kid will get tripped up,...
NHL points leader Nikita Kucherov's 3-point effort helps Lightning past Islanders 4-2
NEW YORK (AP) — Nikita Kucherov had a goal and two assists and the Tampa Bay Lightning snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-2 win over the New York Islanders on Saturday. Kucherov leads the NHL with 98 points (37 goals and 61 assists). Nicholas Paul, Brayden...
