JTs' Two A First

John Tavares had the first two goal game of his career as the Isles roared out of the gate to a 3-0 lead in Carolina. But as has become the norm, the Islanders went to overtime where Kyle Okposo notched the 4-3 victory over the Hurricanes.

It might have been too easy early on for the Islanders as they stopped skating causing defensive lapses and the Canes comeback was capped by a horrendous goal given up by Martin Biron to tie it and send to extra time.

The Islanders did prevail in the end to continue their successful run of 6-2-3 in their last 10.

Johnny T got off to a great start by bringing back some memories of his classic 09 WJC goal by bunting a rebound off the back glass into the net. JT would later add a second goal by sniping out in front of G Manny Legace for a tap in.

Tavares didn't see much if the ice in the second half of the game as Coach Scott Gordon played his role players for a huge chunk of the second half resulting in less offensive pressure and thus the blown lead. JT had a rough night in the faceoff circle but was robbed of his chance of his first career hat trick with the diminished playing time.

Off to Florida.

Game Stats:
2G/ +1/ 2SOG/ 17:27TOI/ Faceoffs 2-9

Goals:
#1 "the bunt"


#2


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Links:
Okposo scores in OT in Islanders' 4-3 win; Tavares gets two goals

Okposo's overtime goal lifts Islanders over Canes