On Monday, the New York Islanders announced that Mathew Barzal is headed to his second straight NHL All-Star game.
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— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) December 30, 2019
What a start to a career Barzal has had. In his first full season, 2017, he had 22 goals and 63 assists, 85 points. If not for John Tavares, Barzal likely would have represented the New York Islanders’ in the All-Star game that year, as well.