New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer scored his second goal of the game in overtime to secure a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday, October 29, 2026, in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Schaefer's decisive strike came in the extra period after he had earlier scored in regulation. Islanders center Bo Horvat also found the net during the second period. For the Wild, defenseman Quinn Hughes was noted controlling the puck in the second period.
The win gives the Islanders two points in the NHL standings.
