Islanders' defensive disaster might have wasted final season of John Tavares Unknown 01:49 By offensive metrics, the Islanders should be a playoff team, if not a legitimate Stanley Cup contender led by captain John Tavares. A historically putrid defense is the reason 2017-18 went to waste. Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+ Related PostsPremier League: Clubs spend record 430 million in January transfer window to break 2011 figureDavis Cup: Germany's Alexander Zverev faces Aussie rookie Alex de Minaur; Jan-Lennard Struff takes on Nick KyrgiosPremier League: Jose Mourinho slams Manchester United stars after 'ridiculous' start against TottenhamRoger Federer wins 6th Australian Open title: An interactive look at the numbers behind his 20 Grand Slam trophiesBhaichung Bhutia, PT Usha and other sporting stalwarts laud government's 'Khelo India' initiativeCourt of Arbitration for Sport lift bans on 28 Russian athletes accused of doping at 2014 Winter Olympics