John Tavares has been named a finalist for the Hart Trophy, according to Newsday.

Tavares has been named a finalist for the Hart Trophy, reports Newsday.

Analysis:

Tavares had 38 goals and 86 points this season, missing the NHL scoring title by a single point. Tavares is the Islanders' only true goal scorer, and he played with revolving wings throughout the season, so he'll get serious consideration for this award, but in the end, it may be to hard to pass on Alexander Ovechkin, as scoring 53 goals in this day and age is extremely impressive.