Schaefer found a loose puck after a scramble in front of the net and lunged forward, poking it past Washington Capitals goalie Logan Thompson at 4:28 of the third period in the Islanders’ 4-2 loss Saturday night. … [Read more...] about Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer scores first NHL goal in 4-2 loss to Capitals
Jonathan Toews returns to NHL with hometown Jets after being out 2 seasons with long COVID-19
The spotlight was on Jonathan Toews when the Winnipeg Jets skated onto the ice for their season opener against Dallas. … [Read more...] about Jonathan Toews returns to NHL with hometown Jets after being out 2 seasons with long COVID-19
Matthew Schaefer turned 18 last month. The Islanders rookie hardly looked his age in his NHL debut
Matthew Schaefer jumped onto the darkened ice at PPG Paints Arena and, along with New York Islanders teammate Max Shabanov, took the traditional solo lap every player makes before their NHL debut. It’s the only time the 18-year-old Schaefer looked like a rookie all night. … [Read more...] about Matthew Schaefer turned 18 last month. The Islanders rookie hardly looked his age in his NHL debut
Jack Eichel dismisses Connor McDavid’s discount deal as irrelevant to his contract talks with Golden Knights
Connor McDavid gave the Oilers a hometown discount, signing a two-year, $25 million deal that keeps him in Edmonton through 2028. … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel dismisses Connor McDavid’s discount deal as irrelevant to his contract talks with Golden Knights
NHL’s Gary Bettman sees value in the Olympic break, especially coming off 4 Nations success last season
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman isn’t the biggest fan of taking a nearly three-week break in the middle of the season so players can participate in the Milan-Cortina Olympics. That said, he obviously sees the value. … [Read more...] about NHL’s Gary Bettman sees value in the Olympic break, especially coming off 4 Nations success last season