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

Here was what Schaefer gave the 17,255 at UBS Arena for their money on Saturday: 25:36 time on ice, eight shots on goal, 14 ...

Matthew Schaefer, 18, this year's No. 1 overall pick, scored his first career goal Saturday, as the New York Islanders ...

The Islanders are now 1-3-1 in home openers at UBS Arena. Saturday night's match marked the start of a three-game homestand ...

Expert recap and game analysis of the Washington Capitals vs. New York Islanders NHL game from October 11, 2025 on ESPN.

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

Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals (0-1-0) hit the road for the first time on Saturday night when they visit the New ...

PITTSBURGH -- Matthew Schaefer had that twinkle in his eye while speaking to reporters at his locker stall knowing he was ...

PITTSBURGH — Matthew Schaefer showed he could impact an NHL game as the No. 1 overall pick’s speed and poise helped the ...

A New York Islanders forward was suspended and fined by the NHL for cross-checking a Pittsburgh Penguins player on Thursday ...

Matthew Schaefer jumped onto the darkened ice at PPG Paints Arena and, along with New York Islanders teammate Max Shabanov, ...

The Pittsburgh Penguins (1-0-0) come off a road victory to host the New York Islanders in their home opener at PPG Paints ...