Nelson had a goal and an assist in a 5-4 shootout win over the Flames on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

He's on a three-game, four-point streak (two goals, two assists). Nelson is far off his career pace of 75 points, which he set last season. But he has become a shooting machine (62 in 17 games) and that's translating into his best goal pace ever (eight goals; 17 games). Nelson's shooting rate (12.9) is actually lower than his career average of 14.4, so theoretically, he should have a couple more snipes. At this rate, he might flirt with 50 goals. We doubt it, but stranger things have happened.

Nelson scored a power-play goal on three shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Nelson put the Islanders ahead 2-0 in the first period with his seventh goal of the season. The 32-year-old center has slowed down a bit with two tallies over his last six games. For the season, he's at nine points (two on the power play), 56 shots and a minus-5 rating through 15 contests.

Nelson had a goal and an assist in a 3-0 win over Washington on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Nelson went five-hole from the bottom of the left circle on the rush at 11:15 of the third period. He has five goals on the season, but the assist was his first since opening night. Nelson is a classic late-bloomer -- now 32, his best play has come since his 30th birthday. In the last two seasons, he has put up 73 goals and 61 assists (154 games), and appears poised to hover around that type of production in 2023-24.

Nelson tallied a goal in a 4-3 overtime loss to Detroit on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Nelson brought his four-game scoring drought to an end. He has four goals and five points in eight contests this year. That's not bad, though his current offensive pace is behind last year, when he recorded 75 points in 82 outings. That was by far the 32-year-old's best campaign -- his next highest point total in 59 in 2021-22 -- and it wouldn't be surprising if he finishes shy of his career high this season.

Nelson scored a pair of goals in Friday's 5-4 OT loss against the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

Nelson finished the evening with a plus-3 rating and five shots on goal while winning nine of his 15 faceoff opportunities in 19:29 of ice time. He has a pair of multi-point performances in three games to date, including a goal and an assist against Buffalo last Saturday. He'll see if he can do it again versus the Sabres on the road Saturday.

Nelson contributed a goal and an assist in Saturday's 3-2 win over Buffalo.

EDGE Analysis

Nelson opened the contest's scoring with his marker 5:57 into the game. He then provided the primary assist on Kyle Palmieri's goal late in the first frame. Nelson is off to a great start after recording 36 goals and 76 points in 82 outings in 2022-23.

Nelson tallied a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Carolina.

EDGE Analysis

Nelson forced an offensive-zone turnover before setting up Pierre Engvall for the opening tally in the first period. Nelson would then add a goal early in the second, batting a loose puck past Antti Raanta to give the Islanders a 2-0 lead. The 31-year-old Nelson now has five points (two goals, three assists) in the playoffs after posting a career-high 75 points (36 goals, 39 assists) in 82 regular-season contests.

Nelson supplied a goal and an assist in a 4-3 overtime loss to Carolina in Game 2 on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Nelson's marker came midway through the third period to give the Islanders a 3-2 lead, but New York couldn't hold onto that edge. He earned his second multi-point game over his last three contests, giving him three goals and four points in that span. During 82 regular-season appearances, Nelson had 36 goals and a career-high 75 points.

Nelson scored two goals in Wednesday's 4-2 win over Montreal.

EDGE Analysis

Nelson has been the Islanders' best offensive player all season, so it's fitting that he led the way as the team secured a playoff spot in its final game of the regular season. He opened the scoring in the first period, then gave the Islanders a 3-1 lead in the second with what proved to be the game-winner. The two goals bumped Nelson's season total up to 36, and he added 39 assists to set a new career high of 75 points.

Nelson tallied a goal in the Islanders' 4-0 victory over Philadelphia on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Nelson found the back of the net midway through the second period to give the Islanders a 2-0 edge. It was his 34th goal and 73rd point in 80 contests this season. He's just three markers away from his career high, which was set in 2021-22, but there's only two games remaining on the Islanders' schedule. Nelson is hot going into the final days of the campaign, providing two goals and four points over his last two outings.