AIR CANADA CENTRE
PUCK DROP: Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
TV: TSN4
RADIO: Sportsnet 590 The FAN
KEY MATCHUP
Tavares vs. Kadri
It’s been eight years since John Tavares was traded from to Oshawa to London to finish his junior career with Nazem Kadri and the Knights. Kadri led London in scoring in 2008-09, while Tavares led the OHL in goals and points. The Islanders star is in a bit of a slump, with a mere three assists in his last five games, but he has already reached the 20-goal mark for the eighth straight season. Kadri, who also has 20 goals, has four assists in his last five games.
NEED TO KNOW
The Islanders have gone 10-3-2 over the past 15 games to move within one point of the Leafs for the second wild-card spot . . . Anders Lee has eclipsed the 20-goal plateau for the second time in three full NHL seasons. He has meshed well with Tavares and Josh Bailey . . . Islanders winger Cal Clutterbuck has missed five games and nine of his last 13 with a couple of different ailments. Clutterbuck has just three goals in 44 games after scoring 15 in 77 last season . . . Defenceman Travis Hamonic has missed 16 games with a knee injury and still hasn’t resumed skating.
UP NEXT
At Columbus, Thursday, 7 p.m.
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