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

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

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.

Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov learned the lesson to his chagrin on Tuesday night at UBS Arena, when he knocked down rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer behind Boston’s goal. He was promptly greeted by Anders Lee, Anthony Duclair and Jean-Gabriel Pageau, all of whom attempted to tackle him at once.

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

New York Islanders star Matthew Schaefer took over the game on Sunday with his incredible effort against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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.

Columbus Blue Jackets center Charlie Coyle on Blue Jackets' stunning loss to spoil Elvis Merzlikins' night: 'It shouldn't be that way.'