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Brock Nelson

Colorado Avalanche
Position C
Age 35
Height 6'4"
Weight 205LBS
Shoots L
Birth Place Warroad, MN, USA
Born Oct 14, 1991

Key Insights

2026-27
When he shoots, it tends to be on target

78.8% of his unblocked attempts actually hit the net.

26 of 33 unblocked, 6th of 137 forwards
He can beat goalies from further out than most players

4.7% of his attempts are fired from beyond 45 feet.

2 long-range attempts, 10th of 137 forwards
He barely shoots the puck across a whole season

Nelson has taken 43 shot attempts this season.

22 on goal, 7 missed, 10 blocked, 112th of 137 forwards
He gets his chances from the dirty areas, not the perimeter

60.5% of what he shoots comes from the slot.

26 attempts from inside the home plate, 26th of 137 forwards
He gets to the hard areas rather than firing from range

His average attempt comes from 23.5 feet.

43 located attempts, 26th of 137 forwards
His game is played in the hardest part of the ice

60.5% of his attempts come from inside 25 feet.

26 of 43 attempts, 28th of 137 forwards
Scouting Report

Shooting Analysis

Situation
Outcome
Shooting % — Goals / SOG
Shots On Net % — SOG / Total Attempts
Avg. Distance — Feet from net
Low Vol
High Vol
Cold
Hot

xG is Digest’s estimated expected-goals model, derived from shot location, type and game state. Coverage depends on play-by-play availability for the selected season.

Player Bio Data
DOB Oct 14, 1991
Birth Place Warroad, MN, USA
Height 6'4"
Weight 205 LBS
Shoots/Catches L