Posted this in the Montreal GDT but I think it probably belongs here too.
Nelson has 3g + 1a in his last two games, which is great as getting him going is really important for this team. His lack of production was a source of concern before this roadtrip but he's quelled those concerns. In 8 games since the TDL he now has 3g + 3a for 6 points in 8 games. That's 31 goal and 62 point pace which is right where you'd expect him to be.
The way he's scoring his goals is encouraging too, as it's not just snipes off good looks (which you don't always get a lot of in the playoffs), but he's also scoring from smart hockey plays around the net with a tip-in against Ottawa and another deflection against Montreal. Not to mention the screen on Oettinger on Nichushkin's goal against Dallas.
The assist on Lindgren's goal was also a beauty: he first gets a good shot off, then after Lehkonen and Necas recover the puck Nelson finds the open ice and before even receiving the puck he knew where Lindgren was. He's clearly a very smart player in the OZ, and its no surprise that the goals are starting to go in.
The new-look 2nd line of Lehkonen-Nelson-Necas looked great for the second game in a row, as the xGF% bears out.
