Islanders center John Tavares scored the game-winning overtime goal against the Capitals to chants of "M-V-P" at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. So, Barry Melrose, is Tavares going to win the MVP?
One of the most vicious rivalries in hockey was renewed for the first time in this young season tonight. In a battle between Strong Island and Manhattan it was the Islanders who emerged with the victory.