Nelson scores on power play as Avalanche open 1-for-1

Unit sputtered throughout last season

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 44m1 min read

#Avs power play is on fire. They are 1-for-1 on PP this season as Brock Nelson opens the scoring. If the Avs finally sol Via @TroyRenck on X

What happened: Brock Nelson opened the scoring for Colorado in 2025-26 preseason action. The goal came on Colorado's first power-play chance of the preseason.

Why it matters: Colorado's power play struggled last season. A reliable unit would carry weight once postseason play arrives months from now.

What to watch: Watch whether Colorado sustains the conversion through remaining preseason games.

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@TroyRenck 2026-10-01T02:37:36.101134+00:00

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