Hamilton's Matthew Schaefer, who lost his mother, Jennifer, to cancer in 2024 and broke down in tears on an emotional draft night, is off to a record setting start in his first year in the National Hockey League.

TORONTO — To understand what Tuesday was like for Matthew Schaefer, don’t start with the scene at his stall after morning skate, with Toronto media packed around him, but 20 minutes later in a corner of Scotiabank Arena.

Matthew Schaefer has been so good, so soon, that he has almost no true comparables. Michael Reaves / When the New York Islanders and Montreal Canadiens meet on Saturday night, much of the focus will be on the playoff race.

Islanders phenom Matthew Schaefer will have a bonkers support section for Tuesday's road matchup vs. Maple Leafs

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Islanders coach Patrick Roy is making a statement by giving Matthew Schaefer so much ice time. That should get the rookie votes for other awards.

Jack Hughes lit the lamp against the Rangers and Erik Karlsson had a trio of points for a 2-1 night on Wednesday. I’m looking to keep that going tonight with pi

The role of an NHL defenseman is getting redefined in real time. We’ve seen a few high-quality defenders coming into the NHL known more for their puck play than their own-zone awareness.