John Tavares Hits 1,000-Point Milestone in NHL Career

Despite Tavares' Milestone, Maple Leafs Lose to Islanders in Overtime

John Tavares reached the 1,000-point milestone in his NHL career during a game against the New York Islanders, the team that drafted him. He scored one goal and assisted another, helping the Toronto Maple Leafs to secure a point in an overtime loss.
The Islanders won the game 4-3, with Bo Horvat scoring the winning goal 46 seconds into overtime. This victory marked the Islanders' third consecutive win.
Tavares' achievement was celebrated by his teammates, who were given permission by the NHL to join him on the ice after he reached the milestone.
The game was closely contested, with the Islanders leading 3-1 before Tavares scored to bring the Leafs within one. Morgan Rielly tied the game with 7 seconds remaining in regulation time.
Tavares is the 98th player in NHL history to reach 1,000 career points. He is on pace for 82 points this season, which could place him among the top 80 all-time scorers in the NHL.