There may only be four games on the docket on Monday night in the NHL, but there are always a handful of player props worth looking at. My best bets for Monday

Despite the defeat, Tavares’ 500th goal solidified his place among the NHL’s most accomplished scorers and in Maple Leafs history. The former captain joined Mats Sundin (564) as the only players in history to score their 500th tally while playing for the Leafs.

John Tavares continues to defy his age and bring top end production as Luke Fox explores his strong start for the Leafs this season and more in this edition of Quick Shifts.

After the NHL’s frozen frenzy on Tuesday night, there is just one game on the docket for Wednesday night. The Columbus Blue Jackets return home from a quick two

Maple Leafs center John Tavares scores the winning goal in overtime and head coach Craig Berube is thrilled for his success

John Tavares scored his 499th NHL goal on a breakaway at 1:28 of overtime and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 on Saturday night to end a three-game losing streak

Tavares became the 49th National Hockey Leaguer to the milestone, but it was a muted reaction from him and the Maple Leafs as it came late in a 6-3 loss at Nationwide Arena in Columbus. It’s back to the drawing board for Tavares and company after that awful back-to-back conclusion.

John Tavares is known to eschew individual attention, but it’s a shame that he wasn’t able to celebrate his 500th goal in earnest. Tavares reached this