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On YouTubeMatthew Schaefer News / Breakaway on SI / November 4
Islanders' Rookie Defenseman Turning Heads Early
A young leading defenseman on the New York Islanders is making a name for himself. He has already scored enough to be one of the top defensemen in the league.
Matthew Schaefer News / Daily Faceoff / November 4
2025-26 Calder Trophy November Update: Matthew Schaefer takes early lead
October really flew by, didn’t it? We knew the Calder Trophy race would be a doozy, and it sure has lived up to expectations. The reigning No. 1 draft pick, Matthew Schaefer, didn’t play a meaningful game of any kind in 2025 before making his debut with the New York Islanders.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 4
NHL Predictions: November 4th New York Islanders vs Boston Bruins
Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.
The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz
How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?
Matthew Schaefer News / Breakaway on SI / November 3
Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer Makes History With Two-Goal Night
Matthew Schaefer’s been playing in the NHL for less than a month, yet he continues to make history night in and night out. The rookie from Ontario’s latest act of greatness came in a stunning comeback victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets that saw him net two goals, including the game-tying score with 1:07 to play.
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
Matthew Schaefer News / LWOSports.com / November 3
New York Islanders Rookie Defenceman Matthew Schaefer Making Quite the Impression
New York Islanders rookie defenceman Matthew Schaefer continues to show why he was chosen first overall in last year’s NHL draft. Showing to be a special
Matthew Schaefer News / The Hockey Writers / November 3
Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer Becomes Youngest Defenseman in NHL History With Multi-Goal Game
He’s already off to an incredible start as an 18-year-old defenseman in the NHL, but on Sunday evening, New York Islanders’ rookie Matthew Schaefer set another historical mark with a two-goal performance tying the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
NHL News / Field Level Media / November 3
NHL roundup: Islanders stun Blue Jackets with two late goals
Top overall pick Matthew Schaefer tied the score with 1:07 left in the third period Sunday and Simon Holmstrom produced the game winner just 29 seconds later for the host New York Islanders, who stunned the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 in Elmont, N.Y.
NHL News / Field Level Media / November 2
Islanders rally for two late goals to stun Blue Jackets
Matthew Schaefer tied the score with 1:07 left in the third period Sunday and Simon Holmstrom produced the game-winner just 29 seconds later for the host New York Islanders, who stunned the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 in Elmont, N.Y.
New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 1
Islanders’ Bo Horvat shouts out Ilya Sorokin after huge Capitals win
The New York Islanders have had some ups and downs early in 2025-26. However, they were on point when they took on the Washington Capitals on Halloween.
NHL News / Field Level Media / October 31
Islanders keep Alex Ovechkin at 899 goals in win over Caps
Bo Horvat scored the go-ahead goal 4:29 into the third period and Ilya Sorokin made 22 saves, lifting the visiting New York Islanders to a 3-1 victory over the Washington Capitals on Friday.
New York Islanders News / NHL Trade Talk / October 30
Barzal Healthy Scratch Sends Message About Islanders’ Culture
There are a few New York Islanders fans who aren’t thrilled about the news that Mat Barzal is being made a healthy scratch on Thursday, but the organization has made one thing very clear with the move: no one is above the team.
Mathew Barzal News / Daily Faceoff / October 30
Islanders’ Barzal to be a healthy scratch against Hurricanes on Oct. 30
The New York Islanders will be without center Mathew Barzal in their lineup when they take on the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, NC, on Thursday night.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 30
NHL Predictions: Oct. 30 New York Islanders vs Carolina Hurricanes
Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.
Patrick Roy News / The Hockey Writers / October 28
How Patrick Roy Is Transitioning the Islanders Into an Offensive Team
The New York Islanders are showing clear signs this season of transforming from a defense-first squad into a legitimately-dangerous offensive unit. Under
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 28
NHL Predictions: Oct. 28 New York Islanders Vs Boston Bruins
Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.
New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / October 24
Is Islanders’ Hot Start For Real?
The New York Islanders have won four straight games after they put up seven goals on the Detroit Red Wings. That win has them in the Eastern Conference playoff race early on, an encouraging sign for a team entering the year with plenty of questions and doubt.
New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 23
Islanders recall forward Matthew Highmore, defenseman Marshall Warren
The Islanders announced they’ve recalled forward Matthew Highmore and defenseman Marshall Warren from AHL Bridgeport.
Alexander Romanov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 23
Islanders place Alexander Romanov on IR
According to a team announcement, the New York Islanders have placed defenseman Alexander Romanov on injured reserve with an upper-body injury (retroactive to October 16th).
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