Matthew Schaefer, the New York Islanders’ 18-year-old defenseman and first overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, has made an immediate impact in the early part of the 2025–26 season.

Islanders statistician Eric Hornick breaks down the Islanders 5-4 win over the Senators Anders Lee scored the game-winning ...

The rookie class playing in the league this season is brimming with talent and top-of-the-lineup potential, highlighted by ...

Sets record with helper ...

Number one overall pick Matthew Schaefer makes his first NHL appearance in Ottawa, a homecoming for Pageau, and Pinto's early breakout.

OTTAWA, Ontario — Matthew Schaefer, born in this Ontario province in Hamilton, will return to Canadian Tire Centre on ...

The jersey he wore during the second period of his debut sold for $17,500 on Friday. Collectors have long coveted debut jerseys from top draft picks and rising stars, with many considering the sweater ...

Islanders' rookie Matthew Schaefer continues to break records and he did it against a special opponent in Connor McDavid and ...

Rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer gains a home and a mentor. He'll live with former NHLer Matt Martin and his growing family ...

The Calder Trophy race is already getting discussed early in the 2025-26 season between Matthew Schaefer and Ivan Demidov.

Schaefer broke another NHL record, becoming the youngest ever to record a point in four consecutive games to start his career ...

Bo Horvat tied it short-handed in the second period, scored the go-ahead goal on the power play and finished off the hat trick with an empty-netter in the final seconds to help the New York Islanders ...