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Rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer sounds off on his injury scares during a recent Islanders gamea against the Jets.
The New York Islanders will be shooting for an Alberta sweep when they continue their seven-game road trip Saturday afternoon against the Calgary Flames.
The Edmonton Oilers returned home following a quick two-game road trip, to take on the New York Islanders. After celebrating captain Connor McDavid’s 29th birthday in Nashville, the Oilers seemingly brought some of that mild southern weather home with them.
The goal was his 40th career game-winner, making him the sixth Flame ever to reach that milestone with the club. That list also includes Jarome Iginla (83), Theoren Fleury (53), Sean Monahan (47), Joe Nieuwendyk (43) and Johnny Gaudreau (41).
The Edmonton Oilers host the New York Islanders after Zach Hyman's two-goal game against the Nashville Predators in the Oilers' 4-3 overtime loss
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Matthew Schaefer leaves Winnipeg Jets game after multiple injury scares for New York Islanders
New York Islanders forward Matthew Schaefer faced a difficult night against the Winnipeg Jets, exiting the game multiple times after absorbing several hard impacts. From an early concussion evaluation to later painful incidents.
The Edmonton Oilers host the New York Islanders at Rogers Place with history firmly on their side. The Oilers have dominated the Islanders at home for nearly tw