John Tavares will play his first National Hockey League game tonight against the Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins. It will be a night of celebration for a young man who started his hockey life under a microscope at the age of 15. No other major junior player has been followed, analyzed, stripped down and created the buzz that JT has.In the grand scope of life it will not be about the score or the stats tonight. Many young hockey players around the world have dedicated themselves to the sport they love with the dream of wearing an NHL sweater. They leave their families and friends behind. They face tremendous pressure and it's possible that none has faced greater than the kid from Oakville.
Tonight, Johnny Hockey comes to Long Island. Dreams come true.
Pre-Game Interview
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