2012 NHL All-Star Game: John Tavares Selected From New York Islanders

The New York Islanders have 36 points, good for just 14th place in the Eastern Conference. They have been outscored by 30 goals this season, fourth-worst in the NHL.

But there is a light shining through the dark night. His name is John Tavares and he's one of the NHL's brightest young stars.

Now he's also an NHL All-Star, the Islanders announced on Thursday. Tavares will compete in the 2012 NHL All-Star Game on Sunday, Jan. 29.

Tavares leads the Islanders with 39 points, notching 14 goals and 15 assists in 29 games. Through four games in January, the 21-year old already has eight points, running his point streak to six games. Tavares has 12 points in those six games.

His appearance in the NHL All-Star Game will be his first. But hopefully for Tavares and the Islanders, there will be plenty to come.

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