Matthew Schaefer

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Islanders · Final

Schaefer scores twice, ends overtime in 33 seconds as Islanders beat Wild 4-3

Matthew Schaefer finished with three points, six shots and 30:01 of ice time. His second goal settled a game Minnesota had tied late in regulation.

Published October 29, 2026

New York Islanders
Matthew Schaefer
Minnesota Wild

NHL · Islanders final

Lightning 5, Islanders 3: Pageau gets the tipped goal, Hagel decides the game

The Islanders' updated recap credits JG Pageau with the second-period tip of Matthew Schaefer's shot. Schaefer had eight shots and played 27:07. Brandon Hagel's late winner and hat trick settled the result.

Updated October 11, 2026 · Published October 11, 2026

New York Islanders
Matthew Schaefer
Brandon Hagel

Islanders · Camp notebook

Islanders camp: an experiment is not an opening-night promise.

Schaefer works beside Pelech in the latest practice report. Barzal’s opening-night availability remains a separate question from the September 17 update.

Updated September 19, 2026 · Published September 19, 2026

New York Islanders
Matthew Schaefer
Adam Pelech