Brock Nelson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Brock Nelson is an NHL center for the Colorado Avalanche. In the 2025-26 season Brock Nelson has 33 goals, 32 assists and 65 points in 81 games, worth 10.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A highly productive veteran center, Brock Nelson has surpassed the 1000 career games milestone, now with 1001 games played over 13 seasons, accumulating 334 goals and 318 assists for 652 points. Playing for the Colorado Avalanche at 34, he continues to be a top offensive contributor, posting 33 goals and 32 assists for 65 points in 81 games this season, resulting in a robust 10.7 GAR. His peak GAR of 18.0 came in 2022-23.
Nelson's consistent offensive output is significantly powered by his even-strength offense, which contributes a strong +3.5 GAR. This highlights his enduring ability to drive play and generate scoring chances, making him a cornerstone offensive presence for his team.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Colorado Avalanche |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'4" |
| Weight | 205 lb |
| Draft | 2010 — Round 1, Pick 30 — NYI |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | 33 | 32 | 65 | +15 | 36 | 186 | 17.7% | 19:39 | 59.8% | 29.4 | 0.8 | 10.7 | 1.93 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +7.6 | +0.5 | +1.4 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 91th, GAR 86th, WAR 86th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 81 | 33 | 32 | 65 | 10.7 |
| 2024-25 | 80 | 26 | 30 | 56 | 9.0 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 34 | 35 | 69 | 16.5 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 36 | 39 | 75 | 18.0 |
| 2021-22 | 72 | 37 | 22 | 59 | 12.5 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 18 | 15 | 33 | 6.4 |
| 2019-20 | 68 | 26 | 28 | 54 | 8.7 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 25 | 28 | 53 | 10.0 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 19 | 16 | 35 | 3.8 |
| 2016-17 | 81 | 20 | 25 | 45 | 9.1 |
| 2015-16 | 81 | 26 | 14 | 40 | 11.7 |
| 2014-15 | 82 | 20 | 22 | 42 | 13.9 |
| 2013-14 | 72 | 14 | 12 | 26 | 10.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Brock Nelson has been worth 10.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 86th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+7.6 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0.1).
Across 13 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 18.0 in 2022-23.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brock Nelson's GAR this season?
Brock Nelson has been worth 10.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 86th percentile of NHL players.
What is Brock Nelson's WAR this season?
Brock Nelson has been worth about 1.9 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 86th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Brock Nelson have this season?
Brock Nelson has 33 goals and 32 assists for 65 points in 81 games this season.
Is Brock Nelson a good center?
Brock Nelson ranks in the 86th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (10.7) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Brock Nelson's career GAR?
Across 13 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Brock Nelson has accumulated 140.4 career GAR and 652 points.
When was Brock Nelson drafted?
Brock Nelson was drafted in 2010 — Round 1, Pick 30 — NYI.