Nielsen Strong For Isles Lately: Frans Nielsen scored twice and added an assist in Tuesday's win over Pittsburgh, giving him six points in the last three games. (Updated 03/27/2012)
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Fantasy Analysis
Frans Nielsen fills a variety of roles for the Islanders, but has been scoring at a steadier pace the last three games. Nielsen has a respectable 42 points on the season with more than a third of them on the power play. (Updated 03/27/2012).
03/27/2012 21:45 Isles snap Penguins' home win streak
Frans Nielsen scored twice and the New York Islanders won in Pittsburgh for the first time in more than four years with a 5-2 victory over the Penguins on Tuesday night.
03/25/2012 21:04 Isles' Nielsen wins it with lone SO goal
Frans Nielsen scored the only goal in the shootout and the New York Islanders beat the Florida Panthers 3-2 on Sunday night.
Nielsen's numbers from last season may not be all that impressive - 13 goals, 31 assists - but he is considered one of the more underrated players in the game for his all-around play. He is very good in his own end and on faceoffs, and is one of the few Islanders to have a plus.minus above 10. He might very well be best known for his shootout ability as goaltenders seem to be helpless when he goes to his backhand. Once again, he will center the Islanders third line in 2011-12. (Updated 10/4/11)
