Young New York Islanders forward Brock Nelson began the 2014-15 season on a hot streak. Perhaps he’ll do the same in the postseason, as he scored the first goal of the 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs on Wednesday.
It’s certainly not a beauty, and it’s definitely one that excellent Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby would like back. Some think Troy Brouwer has a little egg on his face for this one, too:
Nelson had 12 points in 10 October games to begin the season, easily his best month of his first full campaign. Seeing him get an early goal is a great thing for an Islanders team brimming with talented, inexperienced players.
Update: Marcus Johansson tied it up with a heck of a shot.