John Tavares of the New York Islanders looks on after...

John Tavares of the New York Islanders looks on after the first period during a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Nov. 18, 2014. Credit: Getty Images / Alex Goodlett

The New York Islanders are enjoying some early success this season with 18 wins in their first 25 games.

They are hoping captain John Tavares can bring them back to the top of the NHL the way goaltender Billy Smith helped lead the the team to four straight Stanley Cups in the 1980s.

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