Tavares Scores Goal in First NHL Game
October 4, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under NHL, News
John Tavares has officially played his first NHL game and, despite losing, I’d say he had a heck of a night. Unfortunately, he had to make his debut against the reigning Stanley Cup champions.
This year’s first draft pick scored his first goal and picked up an assist and was actually chosen to go second in the shootout (he missed his shot). Pretty good for his first game with the New York Islanders. “We were in their face for most of the game,” Tavares said. “We played true Islander hockey. The result was disappointing, but we’re playing the Stanley Cup champs …read more
