The Islanders are vying for their third straight win when they host the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night at UBS Arena (7PM, MSGSN)

Matthew Schaefer has added another milestone to his fast start with the New York Islanders. Schaefer had two goals in a 3-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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

"For an 18-year-old, playing defense isn't easy," Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch said before a 4-2 loss to the Islanders at UBS Arena on Oct. 16, "but Matthew is gifted as a smooth skater who can move the puck extremely well. He's got great character and works hard."

The Bruins have been off since Saturday, when they held off the visiting Carolina Hurricanes, 2-1. The Islanders earned a dramatic win Sunday afternoon, when the hosts scored twice in the final 67 seconds of the third period to stun the Columbus Blue Jackets, 3-2.

New York Islanders rookie defenceman Matthew Schaefer continues to show why he was chosen first overall in last year’s NHL draft. Showing to be a special talent, this 18-year-old from Hamilton, Ontario, playing what many believe is the hardest position ...

Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour provided an update on Seth Jarvis following Thursday’s game against the New York Islanders.

One month down, and the NHL season is already can’t miss action. The league standings and scoring race are in a surprising place through the first few weeks of

But since moving up to the third line with Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Anders Lee, Simon Holmstrom has transformed into one of the Islanders’ most productive players, averaging a point per game over