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Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer makes NHL history with overtime winner vs. Wild

Matthew Schaefer was the hero for the New York Islanders on Thursday night, putting together his best individual performance of the 2026-27 season and scoring the overtime winner in a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild at Grand Casino Arena.

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NY Islanders Getting Strong Production From Veteran Defenseman

The New York Islanders have been shaking up their line combinations all season out of necessity, given how many injuries the team is battling. Three of their projected top-six forwards, Mathew Barzal, Calum Ritchie and Matias Maccelli, are all sidelined.

Matthew Schaefer News / Field Level Media / October 29

Matthew Schaefer's overtime winner lifts Islanders over Wild

Matthew Schaefer scored the winning goal 33 seconds into overtime to lift the New York Islanders to a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night in Saint Paul, Minn.

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How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Ryan Pulock News / Daily Faceoff / October 29

Islanders’ Ryan Pulock leaves game with upper-body injury

The New York Islanders announced that defenseman Ryan Pulock will not return to Thursday’s game against the Minnesota Wild due to an upper-body injury.

Matthew Highmore News / Inside The Rink / October 30

AHL Game Recap: Highmore Wins It in Overtime as Hammers Beat Wolf Pack

The Hartford Wolf Pack and Hamilton Hammers renewed a former rivalry Thursday night in a back-and-forth matchup that needed overtime to decide a winner.

Brayden Schenn News / New York Islanders On SI / October 29

Brayden Schenn Reached Impressive Milestone Helping NY Islanders Beat Predators

When the New York Islanders defeated the Nashville Predators in their most recent game, it was a memorable night for multiple players on the team. Defenseman Matthew Schaefer made franchise and NHL history by becoming the first player to be on the ice for an entire five-minute overtime.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / October 29

NY Islanders Shaking up Lineup Again To Face Wild

The New York Islanders have been searching for the right combination of players to generate the most production on the ice. Head coach Peter DeBoer is operating at a deficit with three of his key forwards, Mathew Barzal, Calum Ritchie and Matias Maccelli, all currently sidelined by injury.

Matthew Schaefer News / New York Islanders On SI / October 29

Matthew Schaefer Made NY Islanders, NHL History Against Predators

New York Islanders fans are certainly thrilled to have defenseman Matthew Schaefer on their side and not have to worry about how their favorite team will slow him down whenever facing him.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / October 28

NY Islanders Heading in Right Direction of NHL Power Rankings

For any New York Islanders fans who feel that the lineup is changing on a nightly basis, you aren’t far off with that assessment. Head coach Peter DeBoer has been experimenting with lineup combinations all season.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Matthew Schaefer News / Daily Faceoff / October 28

Matthew Schaefer impresses yet again with lengthy overtime

One of the younger stars of the game continues to amaze. The New York Islanders and Nashville Predators had an exciting battle on Tuesday night, with the two teams going to overtime tied 3-3.

Semyon Varlamov News / New York Islanders On SI / October 28

NY Islanders Win Was a Special One for Semyon Varlamov

New York Islanders goalie Semyon Varlamov is an inspiration to so many people for getting back on the ice in the NHL. Nearly two years ago, his career came to a screeching halt.

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Matthew Schaefer News / New York Islanders On SI / October 28

Matthew Schaefer Workload Not Slowing Production for NY Islanders

The New York Islanders have some work to do with their roster for the team to take their performance to the next level on the ice. However, the hardest thing to do is find a franchise building block.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / October 28

Matthew Schaefer becomes first player post-lockout to play all five minutes of OT

New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer exceeded all expectations in his rookie campaign last season. Now, just a dozen games into his sophomore season, he’s done something we haven’t seen in over 20 years.

Matthew Schaefer impresses yet again with lengthy overtime

Predators rally from 3-goal hole, but Islanders prevail in shootout

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NHL News / Field Level Media / October 27

Predators rally from 3-goal hole, but Islanders prevail in shootout

The New York Islanders surrendered a three-goal, second-period lead but went on to win their first shootout of the season, beating the host Nashville Predators 4-3 on Tuesday.

NHL News / New York Islanders On SI / October 27

NY Islanders End Their Music City Woes With Shootout Win Over Predators

On Tuesday night, the New York Islanders were on the road against the Nashville Predators, in a place that has not been kind to them over the years. However,

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / October 27

NY Islanders Make Unorthodox Lineup Change Ahead of Predators Game

The New York Islanders’ three-game road trip did not get off to a strong start against the Dallas Stars. Facing his former team, head coach Peter DeBoer saw the Islanders battle for two periods, but mistakes and miscues quickly caught up to them in a disastrous third.

Mathew Barzal News / New York Islanders On SI / October 27

NY Islanders Have Been Plagued By Injuries: The Latest and Injury Report

The New York Islanders came into this season healthy, except for Mathew Barzal, who was ruled out due to lingering effects of a previous left knee injury that caused inflammation.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 26

Islanders Make Multiple Roster Moves

The New York Islanders made a series of transactions this morning, all with the salary cap as a chief concern. First, the Islanders announced they moved forwards Calum Ritchie and Matias Maccelli to the injured reserve, each with a lower-body injury.

New York Islanders News / EssentiallySports / October 25

Chevrolet’s Mandate Pays Off as Kyle Larson Closes In on Cup Title With Career First Talladega Victory

For Kyle Larson, Talladega had always been the one place where a Cup Series victory refused to come. The Hendrick Motorsports star had conquered NASCAR’s biggest stages, but the 2.66-mile superspeedway kept him waiting.

Mathew Barzal News / Field Level Media / October 21

With Mathew Barzal still out, Isles eye 3-game win streak vs. Kings

The New York Islanders have fared well without Mathew Barzal this season. Just how long they will have to play without the veteran center, however, remains a mystery.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 20

Islanders issue pair of disappointing injury updates

The New York Islanders are hoping to skate into the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season. New York is dealing with some injuries as the campaign rolls along.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 19

Islanders Issue Injury Updates

Despite defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, the New York Islanders lost a pair of top-six forwards to lower-body injuries. Both Calum Ritchie and Matias Maccelli exited the game in the first period, and the Islanders issued firm recovery timelines for each of them today.

Adam Boqvist News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 11

Adam Boqvist Signs In Switzerland

With the season well underway and no NHL opportunity materializing, defenseman Adam Boqvist has decided to head overseas. Geneve-Servette in Switzerland announced that they’ve inked the blueliner to a two-year contract.