Nelson produced an assist in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Blues. Nelson set up a Nathan MacKinnon tally while the Avalanche played with an extra attacker as they attempted a late comeback.

MONTREAL (AP) — Brock Nelson scored the shootout winner in the fourth round as the Colorado Avalanche spoiled a third-period comeback try by Montreal and beat the Canadiens 5-4 on Saturday night.

The phrase “hockey is a family business” almost feels inadequate to describe Brock Nelson’s life growing up in Warroad, Minn. Nelson’s grandfather, two great uncles and uncle have all ...