Maple Leafs Rookie Opens Up About Scoring His First NHL Goal
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John Tavares recalled watching a Toronto Maple Leafs game where Mats Sundin scored his 500th goal against the Calgary Flames back in 2006. On Tuesday, he has the chance to do the same thing as he sits on career goal No. 499 with the Flames in town.
John Tavares scored his 499th NHL goal on a breakaway at 1:28 of overtime and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 on Saturday night to end a three-game losing streak
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How John Tavares has thrived in hockey’s limelight for two decades
John Tavares is known to eschew individual attention, but it’s a shame that he wasn’t able to celebrate his 500th goal in earnest. Tavares reached this
Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares has achieved a monumental 500-goal milestone in his NHL career, joining an elite group of active legends. This achievement solidifies his legacy, with a significant portion of his goals scored for both the Maple Leafs and the New York Islanders.