Matthew Schaefer

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Apr 14, 2026; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders center Bo Horvat (14) celebrates his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit:
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Three Prospects Islander Fans Should Get Familiar With

The New York Islanders’ season had a lot of highs and lows in 2025-2026. A season that had high hopes of a playoff...

Jan 29, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Islanders right wing Max Shabanov (49) and New York Islanders center Kyle MacLean (32) celebrates the goal by New York Islanders defenseman Carson Soucy (4) against the New York Rangers during the second period at Madison Square Garden.
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Islanders Recent Trades Provide Depth and Stability

In the 2025-2026 NHL season, the New York Islanders exceeded the expectations of most fans. After selecting number one in the NHL Draft,...

Jan 3, 2026; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer (48) celebrates after scoring the winning goal in overtime against the Toronto Maple Leafs at UBS Arena.
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Matthew Schaefer Has Played a Huge Role in Islanders’ Turnaround

In the 2024-2025 NHL season, the New York Islanders finished with a 35-35-12 record, placed sixth in the Metropolitan Division, and failed to...