It’s a long way to go before he reaches the lofty heights set by New York Islanders legends Bryan Trottier, Mike Bossy, or Denis Potvin. But in seven-and-a-half season’s with the Islanders Tavares has already cracked the top ten.
After picking up two absolutely beautiful assists tonight, John Tavares now moves to 517 points on his career. Putting him 25 short of Bob Bourne for sole possession of eight on the list.
Already with only half the season gone, Tavares has passed Patrick Flatley (488), Derek King (499), and Bobby Nystrom (513).