Overview

• New York fell 4-2 to Washington at UBS Arena, dropping to 0-2 after Schaefer scored at 4:28 of the third period.
• Officials confirmed the goal after review, with the NHL saying the puck deflected off Bo Horvat’s arm rather than a hand pass.
• Capitals coach Spencer Carbery publicly disagreed with the ruling, though the decision stood following the lengthy review.
• Schaefer led the Islanders with roughly 26 minutes of ice time, registered a game-high eight shots, and worked on the top power-play unit.
• Coach Patrick Roy and teammates praised his impact through two games, as fan chants and family support marked his home debut.