Isles' Tavares Scores Third Playoff Goal: John Tavares scored his third goal of the playoffs as the Islanders were eliminated in six games by the Penguins. (Updated 5/11/13)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
John Tavares showed why he is one of the best players in the game and one could make a strong argument that he will only get better as the Islanders build up the talent around him. (Updated 5/11/13).
05/11/2013 22:20 Orpik nets OT winner, Pens eliminate Islanders in 6
Brooks Orpik scored 7:49 into overtime, and the Pittsburgh Penguins overcame three one-goal deficits in Game 6 to eliminate the New York Islanders with a 4-3 victory on Saturday night.
05/11/2013 10:45 Quest for the Cup: Evgeni Nabokov is struggling
The New York Islanders needed a lot from starting goalie Evgeni Nabokov in this series, but they haven't been getting much from him.
05/07/2013 21:53 Islanders even series against Pens on Tavares' late goal
John Tavares scored his second goal of the game with 9:49 left, and the New York Islanders tied their first-round series with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night with a wild 6-4 victory.
05/05/2013 15:38 Penguins rebound, beat Isles in OT to regain home ice
Chris Kunitz scored his second power-play goal of the game 8:34 into overtime, off a pass from Sidney Crosby, and the Pittsburgh Penguins shook off an early deficit and a late blown lead to beat the New York Islanders 5-4 on Sunday in Game 3 of the first-round series.
John Tavares has proven time and time again that the Islanders made the right choice when they selected him first overall in the 2009 NHL draft. His numbers have improved in each of his three seasons in the league and should only get better as the Islanders improve the talent around him; Tavares registered 81 points in 82 games last year. What was impressive about Tavares' numbers last season was that he produced at a point-per-game pace on a team that was shut out as often as the Islanders were. Tavares is a borderline first round pick in most drafts and should fall no further than the second round, he is the Isles' top goal scorer and is one of the league's elite young talents. (Updated 8/14/12)
