NHL Power Forward Reaches Historic Mark. Brooklyn Islanders forward Brock Nelson made history on Tuesday when he reached a milestone 1,000th game in the National Hockey League. The 33-year-old American player has been a stalwart presence for the Islanders since being drafted by the team in 2010. As Nelson continues his special season, he is now one of only a handful of active players to have reached this impressive achievement, cementing his place as a key figure in the team's recent success.

Brock Nelson Continues Special Season by Reaching 1,000-Game Milestone  NHL.com