Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov learned that lesson during the second period of Tuesday’s 4-3 Islanders shootout loss to Boston at UBS Arena, when he knocked down Matthew Schaefer behind Boston’s goal. He was promptly greeted by Anders Lee, Anthony Duclair and Jean-Gabriel Pageau, all of whom attempted to tackle him at once.

The New York Islanders came to Matthew Schaefer's defense after the rookie was roughed up by the Boston Bruins' Nikita Zadorov.

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As ironic as it is, Vancouver’s target for center depth on Long Island shouldn’t be Barzal, but rather the player they traded there nearly three years ago. Many will agree that, while trading former Canucks captain Bo Horvat felt necessary at the time, in hindsight, he’s the type of player Vancouver sorely needs right now.

Snapshots from the New York Islanders' 4-3 shootout loss against the Boston Bruins on November 2nd, 2025. Photo credit: Dennis DaSilva, Sam Johnston and Emeline Malkin/New York Islanders and Steven Ryan/Getty Images

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Snapshots from the New York Islanders morning skate on Tuesday, Nov. 4 ahead of their matchup against the Boston Bruins. Photos by Sam Johnston/New York Islanders.