The first cheer for their new defenseman was expected -- when he hit the ice during pregame introductions for the Islanders’ ...

Matthew Schaefer won’t soon forget his first NHL goal. The 18-year-old defenseman and top overall pick in this year’s NHL ...

Aliaksei Protas had two goals and an assist, and the Capitals held on for a 4-2 win on Saturday night, spoiling New York's home opener.

New York Islanders 2025 first overall pick Matthew Schaefer has scored the first NHL goal of his career. The goal came less than five minutes into the third period against the Washington Capitals.

Matthew Schaefer scored his first-NHL goal on Saturday night, lighting the lamp against the Washington Capitals at UBS Arena. It came on a third period power play, as Schaefer spotted a loose puck in ...

There will be better nights at UBS Arena for the New York Islanders, frankly, because there is no place else to go but up ...