The Islanders are more than one man, and have shown how they have to be more than one man if any hope exists to make it into the conference finals.
But this team rightfully is billed as John Tavares and the New York Islanders, and as much everyone might be reticent to say it, they all know it. Which is why, once again, the spotlight turns on him with the Islanders in the unenviable situation of being down 2-1 in the best-of-seven, second-round series against the Lightning, with Game 4 coming Friday night at Barclays Center.
“There are a lot of really great teams and a lot of really good leaders, and supporting casts in this league.