Nelson's Family Legacy Hits Olympic Paydirt in Milan
Brock Nelson, the steady Avalanche sniper who's been lighting lamps in Denver after years grinding in New York, channels his family's storied Olympic bloodline with a two-goal punch in Team USA's opener. His grandfather snagged gold in 1960, his uncle skated on the Miracle on Ice squad, and now Nelson delivers in Milan, proving he's no bubble boy despite preseason whispers.
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