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John Tavares winning faceoffs during scoring drought

November 26, 2011 7:36 PM By ARTHUR STAPLE arthur.staple@newsday.com

John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders

Photo credit: Jim McIsaac | John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders in action against the New York Rangers. (Nov. 15, 2011)

John Tavares' goal drought is at 10 games, and that's one of the main reasons why the Islanders have struggled so much. Tavares carried the offense on his stick through the first two weeks of the season, with six goals and four assists in the Isles' first six games.

In the last 15 games, Tavares has two goals and four assists. It's been a dozen games since he scored on a goaltender. The 10-game...

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