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Islanders Stun Blue Jackets With Two Late Goals as Schaefer Scores Twice

The 18-year-old No. 1 pick also became the youngest NHL defenseman with a multigoal game.

Nov 2, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer (48), center Mathew Barzal (13) and center Kyle Palmieri (21) celebrate the goal by left wing Anders Lee (27) against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images
New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer shoots and scores a power play goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets (Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images)
Nov 2, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer (48) celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Simon Holmstrom buried the winner with 38 seconds left, 29 seconds after Matthew Schaefer tied it with his second goal for a 3-2 New York victory.
  • AP records show Schaefer, who logged his first two-goal game, is the youngest defenseman in NHL history with a multigoal performance and he has five goals and 10 points in 12 games.
  • David Rittich stopped 20 shots for the Islanders, while Elvis Merzlikins made 36 saves for Columbus on the second night of a back-to-back as the Blue Jackets’ four-game win streak ended.
  • The Islanders went 4-for-4 on the penalty kill and held Columbus to 0-for-4 on the power play, a key factor in the comeback.
  • New York outshot Columbus 39-22, including 18-3 in the first period, improving to 6-5-1 as the Blue Jackets fell to 7-5-0.