The New York Islanders came to Matthew Schaefer's defense after the rookie was roughed up by the Boston Bruins' Nikita Zadorov.

Snapshots from the New York Islanders' 4-3 shootout loss against the Boston Bruins on November 2nd, 2025. Photo credit: Dennis DaSilva, Sam Johnston and Emeline Malkin/New York Islanders and Steven Ryan/Getty Images

A young leading defenseman on the New York Islanders is making a name for himself. He has already scored enough to be one of the top defensemen in the league. C

The Islanders have scored three shorthanded goals, and three of third-line center Jean-Gabriel Pageau’s seven points have come on the penalty kill. There was a definite buzz at UBS Arena on Sunday whenever Pageau and penalty-kill partner Simon Holmstrom touched the puck trying to head up ice while skating shorthanded.

Rookie Matthew Schaefer and Simon Holmstrom in the final minutes on Sunday, helping the Islanders rally for a 3-2 win.

We have another Tuesday night full of hockey action with 10 NHL games on the docket. The New York Islanders host the Boston Bruins in one of the early games at

As ironic as it is, Vancouver’s target for center depth on Long Island shouldn’t be Barzal, but rather the player they traded there nearly three years ago. Many will agree that, while trading former Canucks captain Bo Horvat felt necessary at the time, in hindsight, he’s the type of player Vancouver sorely needs right now.

Snapshots from the New York Islanders morning skate on Tuesday, Nov. 4 ahead of their matchup against the Boston Bruins. Photos by Sam Johnston/New York Islanders.