John Tavares
John Tavares is a professional ice hockey player and captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs in the National Hockey League (NHL). Drafted first overall by the New York Islanders in 2009, Tavares is known for his exceptional scoring ability, leadership skills, and hockey intelligence. After six seasons with the Islanders, he signed with the Maple Leafs in 2018, where he has continued to be a key player and an influential figure in the franchise's pursuit of success.
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John Tavares' shot was batted in by Matthew Knies.
Cotter scores shootout winner as Devils beat Maple Leafs 4-3
Canada· 2026-03-05
John Tavares scored for Toronto.
Marchand scores two as Panthers down Maple Leafs 5-1Canada· 2026-02-27
John Tavares scored for the Maple Leafs to end the shutout bid for Vasilevskiy.
Lightning roll past Maple Leafs 4-2 for 6th straight winCanada· 2026-02-26
John Tavares stated that finding inspiration over the season's final games won't be a problem.
With Sittler in attendance, Maple Leafs fall to Sabres to extend losing streakCanada· 2026-01-28
John Tavares scored for Toronto to cut Minnesota's lead.
Maple Leafs fall to Wild 6-3Canada· 2026-01-20
John Tavares contributed with a goal and an assist for Toronto.
Eichel scores in OT as Golden Knights rally to beat Maple Leafs 6-5Canada· 2026-01-16
John Tavares praised William Nylander for his playmaking ability and contributions to the team.
Maple Leafs picking up wins as they get healthierCanada· 2026-01-11
Nylander found Tavares all alone behind Vancouver’s defence and Tavares roofed it past Lankinen at 13:07 of the second period.
Nylander returns with three-point night as Maple Leafs beat Canucks 5-0Canada· 2026-01-11
John Tavares is mentioned in the context of being a former captain of the Maple Leafs.
In Toronto, it’s Auston Matthews’ turn to be blamed for the Leafs’ shortcomingsCanada· 2025-12-18
John Tavares praised Dennis Hildeby for his performance in the game.
Hildeby records first shutout as Maple Leafs defeat Lightning 2-0Canada· 2025-12-09
John Tavares commented on the team's poor response after falling behind in the second period.
Berube calls Leafs’ performance ‘inexcusable’ in loss to CanadiensCanada· 2025-11-23
One of the bright spots was the play of John Tavares.
Blue Jackets’ Fantilli sinks the Leafs in 3-2 overtime victoryCanada· 2025-11-21
John Tavares was instrumental in keeping the puck alive for the game-winning play.
Nylander scores in overtime as Maple Leafs break losing streak with win over St. LouisCanada· 2025-11-19
John Tavares is described as the best player on the Maple Leafs now.
It’s official: the Maple Leafs are bad againCanada· 2025-11-17
John Tavares played the 1,200th regular-season game of his NHL career.
Hurricanes rally past Leafs for 5-4 winCanada· 2025-11-10
John Tavares celebrated his 500th NHL goal during a recent game.
Matthews usurped by Guerrero as Toronto’s sports star of the momentCanada· 2025-11-08
John Tavares scored his 501st career goal in the third period as the Toronto Maple Leafs downed the Utah Mammoth 5-3.
Tavares’ 501st career goal stands as winner against MammothCanada· 2025-11-06
John Tavares emphasized the importance of balancing support and space for Joseph Woll.
Joseph Woll rejoins the Toronto Maple Leafs after a lengthy personal leaveCanada· 2025-10-28John Tavares scored the first goal for the Maple Leafs, marking his fourth of the season.
Leafs close out five-game homestand with 5-2 loss to DevilsCanada· 2025-10-22
John Tavares scored two goals, reaching 500 career points with the Leafs.
Maple Leafs clinch 4-3 overtime win over Kraken with Mahura goalCanada· 2025-10-19
John Tavares scored his first of the season and added two assists.
Leafs’ top guns find their offence in win over PredatorsCanada· 2025-10-15
John Tavares must teach a class on how to not say anything interesting in public.
All eyes on Matthews as Maple Leafs’ fate now squarely on his shouldersCanada· 2025-09-27
Having missed seven times, why was John Tavares given four more kicks at the can?
If the Leafs want a DNA change, they should be thinking about Connor McDavidCanada· 2025-07-01
John Tavares expressed optimism about the growth of the sport and the new agreement.
NHL deal secures 84-game season
Taiwan· 2025-06-29
John Tavares gave the Maple Leafs a huge hometown discount on Friday when he signed a four-year contract extension.
Tavares takes hefty pay cut to return to Maple Leafs on four-year dealCanada· 2025-06-28John Tavares is a veteran centre for the Leafs who scored 38 goals last year.
Leafs prepare for life without Marner as draft, free agency approachCanada· 2025-06-27John Tavares has a bunch of small, nagging issues – his age, his mobility, the fact that he still wants to play here.
Plucking Panthers free agents is a Leafs fan’s pipe dreamCanada· 2025-06-21
John Tavares is another player suggested for trade to improve the Leafs' chances in the playoffs.
If the Leafs are serious about winning they should stop losing with caveatsCanada· 2025-05-26
John Tavares echoed that there’s pressure everywhere.
It’s not a structure issue for the Maple Leafs – they’re choke artistsCanada· 2025-05-21John Tavares is an impending free agent who expressed a desire to stay with the Leafs.
After another Leafs playoff failure, let The Core Four era endCanada· 2025-05-21