Line Change
Nelson out; Josh Bailey in.
Nelson continues to shuffle in and out of the Islanders lineup. He played 13:41 and was a minus-1 with three shots on goal vs. the Red Wings last night.
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Brock Nelson
Age: 34Position: C
TOI
64%
Fantasy
87%
Fantasy Positional Rank
Goals
98%
Assists
74%
Power-Play
82%
SOG
88%
Plus/Minus
80%
Hits
47%
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Line Change
Nelson will be a healthy scratch tonight.
Nelson goes from the first line to a healthy scratch in an instant with Thomas Vanek returning from a lower-body injury and Michael Grabner getting back in the lineup. "Brock has played extremely well and the other guys have seen that. You have to make tough decisions," Islanders head coach Jack Capuano said.
Call up / Send down
Brock Nelson was recalled from Bridgeport (AHL) after being sent down on Saturday.
Nelson has been in and out of the Islanders lineup this season. He has one assist and a minus-2 rating in four games.
Line Change
Bouchard out, Nelson back in.
Nelson was a healthy scratch last night as a result of Cal Clutterbuck returning to the lineup. He has one assist in three games.
#Isles have agreed to terms with 2010 1st rounder Brock Nelson on an entry-level deal, according to a source.
Nelson turns pro after scoring 28 goals and 47 points in 42 games with the U. of North Dakota.