""You play this game to win as a team, and it's all about the team," Tavares said after scoring his 500th goal. "And you know, you'd like to have had it made more of an impact in the game. But for sure, in the days ahead and moments ahead, I'll appreciate it more.""
""He's so professional and dedicated and he loves the Leafs," Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube said about Tavares following the October 29 loss. "He loves the team, and he just comes to work every night. He doesn't ever take a night off. He doesn't take day off. Like, he's always just doing his thing, working, highly competitive out there.""
John Tavares scored his 500th NHL goal during a 6-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, finishing with a late third-period tally while the Maple Leafs trailed 6-2. He was met after the game by his wife Aryne, their three children, and his parents Barbara and Joe, and received a commemorative gold stick from general manager Brad Treliving. Tavares emphasized team priorities over personal milestones and said he will appreciate the achievement in the days ahead. Tavares set organizational standards after signing on Canada Day 2018, is one of four players with 500 points for two franchises, and remains highly consistent and productive early in the 2025-26 season.
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