Expectations for first-overall picks are never low, but the New York Islanders‘ Matthew Schaefer could’ve been forgiven for a slow start. The Hamilton, Ont.

Islanders rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer continues to turn heads amid an incredible start to his NHL career.

Just five games into his career, Matthew Schaefer is sprinting toward history. With his secondary assist on Max Shabanov’s ...

Matthew Schaefer has had quite the debut in the NHL, hasn't he? He's scored a point in every game he has played -- including ...

Matthew Schaefer, the New York Islanders’ 18-year-old defenseman and first overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, has made an ...

Sets record with helper ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Expectations were not low for the No. 1 pick, but Schaefer’s first three games have eclipsed anything that anyone thought he ...