Josh Bailey had a breakout year this season, compiling 43 assists and 56 points. Fans who anticipated this type of player point to coming 15-16’s Game three against the Lightning in round two of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Bailey had two goals in that game and really seemed to flip some mental switch after the performance.
In 16-17, he picked up right where he left off, scoring the OT winner in the home opener at the Barclays Center. At around the December point, Bailey was placed on Tavares’ side and this is where he really began to flourish, especially in the assist column.