John Tavares heads to the dressing room after taking a hit from Andy Sutton.
Tavares was injured by a late Andy Sutton hit and was seen favoring his shoulder. Tavares would later return to the game but could be playing through an injury.
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John Tavares
Age: 34Position: C
TOI
57%
Fantasy
91%
Fantasy Positional Rank
Goals
95%
Assists
86%
Power-Play
80%
SOG
90%
Plus/Minus
66%
Hits
68%
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John Tavares' goal drought is at 10 games, and that's one of the main reasons why the Islanders have struggled so much.
The former 1st overall pick has registered four assists over that span.
#Isles center John Tavares named #NHL second star of the week
Over four games, John Tavares scored five goals and eight points.
The 20-year-old center has agreed to a six-year contract extension with the Islanders, although the paperwork has yet to be completed, a source told ESPNNewYork.com.
Important move for the Isles as his re-signing ensures the team will remain competitive. It also solidifies his line-mates' fantasy value from Matt Moulson during even strength to Kyle Okposo on the PP.
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