Vinny striking out with Lightning

The three top draft picks of 2009 are living up to the hype so far, as the 10-game milestone approaches for first-rounders to stay or go back to junior.

John Tavares led the Islanders with five points in four games before last night, is playing up to 23 minutes a night, and is doing well in everything except the faceoff circle.

Matt Duchene, the third selection, has a long way to go to match childhood idol Joe Sakic, but has some offensive flair for an Avalanche team badly in need of such and has three assists as Colorado challenges for the conference lead.

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