John Tavares
NHL
About John Tavares
John Tavares (born September 20, 1990) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a forward and alternate captain for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL). In the 2009 NHL entry draft, he was selected first overall by the New York Islanders, for whom he played nine seasons and served as captain for five seasons. He also served as the captain of the Maple Leafs from 2019 through 2024. Previously, Tavares competed at the major junior level as a member of the Oshawa Generals of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) before being traded to the London Knights at the 2009 OHL trading deadline along with Michael Del Zotto.
Bio summary from Wikipedia.
Player Stats
| GP | 7 | G | 2 | A | 5 | PTS | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +/- | -5 | PIM | 4 | SOG | 17 | S% | 11.8 |
| TOI/G | 16:31 | HIT | 4 | BLK | 5 | FO% | 60.4 |
2026-27 stats — Hockey-Reference (through Oct 28, 2026)
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