Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares was named the NHL’s Second Star for March. Tavares finished ahead of St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington and behind Vegas Golden Knights centre Jack Eichel.
Jack Eichel, John Tavares and Jordan Binnington have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the month of March presented by GEICO.#NHLStats: https://t.co/VIARokLrCk pic.twitter.com/A07ysorPht
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Tavares led all players in March with 13 goals in 15 games played, which is also the most goals by an NHL player in any calendar month this season. Additionally, Tavares became only the second player to have a five-game goal streak aged 34 and older after Mats Sundin did the same in April 2006.
It has been a stellar season for the ageless wonder who has remained productive even as he enters the latter stages of his career. Tavares has recorded 69 points (35 goals and 34 assists) through 67 games played, along with being seventh in the NHL in faceoff wins with 687 and among the highest faceoff win percentages with an impressive 58 percent.
He has shown that he is not ready to slow down anytime soon and will once again be a key part of the Leafs’ success if they wish to go on a lengthy playoff run. It certainly helps that this is happening in a contract year with so much uncertainty beyond this season, but Tavares does not want to be anywhere else after this campaign is over.
“I certainly would love to get it done. I mean, obviously the club has a lot going on. It’s not just about me,” Tavares said about his expiring contract on February 25. “I know management will do what they have to do at that time of year and whatnot. So, if we have the opportunity to get it done, I’d love to do that. If not, when that time comes, we’ll get there. So, just looking forward to continuing my journey here as a Leaf — and obviously want it to continue past this season.”
In a season where he has already reached major milestones such as the 1100-point mark, this honour adds another feather to his cap. If he keeps up his strong play, perhaps Tavares can also hit the 500-goal mark before the end of the regular season, given he is currently nine away.