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Bo Horvat’s Scorching Start Puts Islanders Center on 62-Goal Pace

A 'world-class' mid-range shot is converting a heavier shooting load into production among the NHL leaders.

Overview

  • Horvat has 12 goals through 16 games, tied for second in the NHL entering Tuesday after a two-goal night vs. the Rangers and another tally against the Devils.
  • Seven of his goals have come from 29 to 43 feet, a mid-range total topped only by Nathan MacKinnon so far this season.
  • He is averaging 5.8 shot attempts per game through 16 games, up from just over four historically, which underpins his 62-goal pace.
  • Teammates and coaches highlight the shot’s quality, with Mathew Barzal calling him the best shooter in the world right now and Jonathan Drouin emphasizing getting him the puck.
  • His pace evokes rare territory for the franchise, which has not seen a 50-goal scorer since 1992-93 and has only Mike Bossy as a 60-goal benchmark.