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 9.0 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Brock Nelson is a veteran center who has consistently delivered elite offensive production throughout his 13-season career, recently surpassing 1000 games played. He boasts 652 career points, including 334 goals, and achieved a peak GAR of 18.4 in 2022-23.
At 34, he remains a top-tier scorer, with 33 goals and 32 assists for 65 points in 81 games this season, resulting in an 11.2 GAR. His even-strength offense is his dominant value driver, contributing +10.9 GAR.
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 | 59.7% | 29.9 | 0.6 | 9.0 | 2.26 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +7.3 | +2.7 | +1.4 | +1.2 |
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 | 9.0 |
| 2024-25 | 80 | 26 | 30 | 56 | 8.8 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 34 | 35 | 69 | 18.2 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 36 | 39 | 75 | 20.8 |
| 2021-22 | 72 | 37 | 22 | 59 | 13.0 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 18 | 15 | 33 | 6.8 |
| 2019-20 | 68 | 26 | 28 | 54 | 9.3 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 25 | 28 | 53 | 10.5 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 19 | 16 | 35 | -0.7 |
| 2016-17 | 81 | 20 | 25 | 45 | 9.3 |
| 2015-16 | 81 | 26 | 14 | 40 | 11.7 |
| 2014-15 | 82 | 20 | 22 | 42 | 13.8 |
| 2013-14 | 72 | 14 | 12 | 26 | 9.8 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Brock Nelson has been worth 9.0 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 86th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+7.3 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+1.2).
Across 13 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 20.8 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 9.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 86th percentile of NHL players.
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 (9.0) in the 2025-26 season.