But perhaps there are some telltale signs that they can elevate themselves into a real contender.

Marco Sturm's club is 5-1-0 when the tough, talented defenseman suits up, and the Bruins coach doesn't believe that is mere ...

Islanders rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer was cheered on by some special roommates during Sunday's two-goal performance.

The Charlottetown Islanders completed their longest road trip of the season to Quebec with a win, two regulation-time losses and a shootout loss. And despite the mixed results, the Islanders remain ...

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

Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins was clearly emotional on the bench following a loss to the New York Islanders.

The New York Islanders host the Boston Bruins after Matthew Schaefer's two-goal game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the ...

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

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.

Two goals from Matthew Schaefer, the second tying the game at two with under a minute to go, helped the Islanders to a stunning 3-2 comeback win over the Blue Jackets on Sunday night at UBS, as Simon ...

Matthew Schaefer and Simon Holmstrom scored 29 seconds apart late in the third period, helping the Islanders rally for a 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets on Sunday.

Matthew Schaefer scored twice to become the youngest defenseman in NHL history with a multigoal game, and the New York ...