John Tavares gets 1000th points in NHL

With just seconds left in the game, John Tavares delivered 1 assist, reaching 1000 points in his career. However, it was not enough for a victory against his former team, the New York Islanders, who secured a 4-3 win in overtime.

The Maple Leafs have a record of 14-6-5 this season, and Tavares has been one of the team's best players so far.

John Tavares NHL stats 2023/24: 
◉ 25 games 
◉ 8 goals
◉ 17 assists 
◉ 25 points
◉ 88 shots

Tavares signed a seven-year contract with Toronto back in July 2018, after nine seasons with the New York Islanders. At 33 years old, he is in the midst of his final seasons with the Maple Leafs, but his performances suggest the potential for more seasons in the NHL and, consequently, more points.

Tavares has scored 435 goals and provided 565 assists in 1,054 games with the Toronto Maple Leafs and the New York Islanders, making him the 98th player to reach 1000 points in the NHL.