Nelson scored two goals on four shots, blocked two shots and went minus-3 in Friday's 7-3 loss to the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Nelson provided the answers to the first two of Ryan O'Reilly's goals, but the Avalanche couldn't keep pace after the first period. The 34-year-old Nelson is in the midst of a sizzling stretch, where he has 11 goals and seven assists over 12 contests. For the season, he's up to 24 goals, 40 points, 102 shots on net, 38 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating over 46 appearances.

Nelson scored a power-play goal on four shots and went minus-2 in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Nelson put the Avalanche ahead 2-1 late in the first period, though Bobby McMann pulled Toronto level in the second. With 13 goals and 20 points over his last 17 games, Nelson has found his groove on the Avalanche's second line and first power-play unit -- he has earned nine of those points with the man advantage. The 34-year-old center is at 22 goals, 38 points (11 on the power play), 98 shots on net, 36 blocked shots, 22 hits and a plus-11 rating through 45 appearances.

Nelson scored twice and added an assist in Thursday's 8-2 win over the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Nelson's first goal was a power-play tally that helped him secure his fifth-straight 20-goal season. The 34-year-old is on a tear with seven goals and five assists over his last seven outings. The center is now at 21 tallies, 37 points (10 on the power play), 93 shots on net, 34 blocked shots and a plus-13 rating over 43 appearances this season.

Nelson scored a goal in a 4-2 loss to Tampa Bay on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Nelson is riding a six-game, nine-point scoring streak that includes five goals. He has 19 goals overall, which puts him in a tie with Martin Necas for second on the team. Nelson is on pace for 37 goals this season. That would equal his career mark set on Long Island in 2021-22.

Nelson scored two power-play goals on seven shots in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Nelson was at the heart of the Avalanche's comeback, starting the rally 1:09 into the third period before scoring the eventual game-winner at 7:30 of the frame. The 34-year-old center has multiple points in three straight contests and has earned five goals and five assists through his last six outings. For the season, he's up to 18 goals, 32 points, 83 shots on net, 32 blocked shots, 21 hits and a plus-13 rating over 40 appearances.

Nelson scored a power-play goal and added an assist in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

The helper was the 300th of Nelson's career. He's earned four goals and five assists over his last seven outings, a span that includes four power-play points. For the season, the veteran center is up to 16 goals, 30 points (seven on the power play), 76 shots on net, 32 blocked shots and a plus-14 rating through 39 appearances in a second-line role.

Nelson recorded a goal and an assist in Monday's 5-2 win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Nelson gave the Avalanche a 3-1 lead with his goal in the second period, his 15th of the campaign, and he later assisted on Cale Makar's tally to close out the scoring. Nelson doesn't get the same attention as other Colorado players do, but he's been productive of late and has racked up 10 points (six goals, four assists) over his last 10 appearances.

Nelson tallied a goal, distributed two assists and recorded two shots on goal in Sunday's 5-1 win over Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

Nelson slid the primary helper on both of Colorado's power-play goals in the second period before he scored at even strength in the third. With Sunday's three-point effort, the 34-year-old center is up to 14 goals, 11 assists, 70 shots on net and 29 blocked shots through 35 games this season. After a sluggish start to the season with five points through 16 games, he has been incredibly consistent since mid-November with 11 goals and 20 points in his last 19 outings. The 13-year NHL veteran is a lock to see top-six minutes on a dangerous Avalanche offense moving forward, giving him solid fantasy value in most formats while he attempts to secure a roster spot for Team USA at the upcoming Olympics.

Nelson scored a power-play goal on seven shots in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Nelson has a goal in four of his last five games. The seven shots were a season high, and he was rewarded for that effort with the game-winning tally Tuesday, his third such goal of the campaign. Overall, he's at 13 goals, 22 points (four on the power play), 63 shots, 29 blocked shots, 18 hits, 16 PIM and a plus-11 rating through 33 appearances.

Nelson scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Nelson's scored in three straight games and five of his last seven, totaling six goals and three assists in that longer span. The 34-year-old put the Avalanche ahead 2-1 late in the first period Thursday. The center has 12 goals, 21 points, 52 shots on net, 26 blocked shots and a plus-12 rating over 31 outings this year. Nelson's role in a strong offense makes him a quality depth center for fantasy.