NBC hockey and horse racing analyst Eddie Olczyk discusses the play of John Tavares, the Islanders’ playoff push and the Kentucky Derby with The Post’s Ryan Lazo.
Q: Are we seeing the maturation of John Tavares as an elite player in these playoffs?
A: People who don’t follow the game on a daily basis are seeing what he is that we all see nightly. For anyone who follows the game, we know he’s an elite player and this is what you expect from your top players on the highest stage. He’s been able to do that, but anyone who follows the game or the Islanders isn’t surprised.