Matthew Schaefer continues to impress in his rookie season, reflecting on the New York Islanders’ three-game win streak after scoring an overtime goal that broke Sidney Crosby’s record.

Each Monday throughout the 2025-26 NHL season, ESPN and NHL Network analyst Kevin Weekes will provide fans with a guide of games that will be nationally televised. Today, a look at games for the ninth week of the regular season.

The Islanders had the momentum, they had the home crowd, they had the game on their sticks entering the third period of this Black Friday matinee.

Last night, the NHL was filled with action and excitement as fans witnessed a thrilling evening of hockey, highlighted by three impressive hat tricks and a controversial hit that sparked discussions among players and coaches alike.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Philadelphia Flyers vs. New York Islanders NHL game from November 28, 2025 on ESPN.

Brock Nelson, like most people who have watched the Islanders for the past decade, keeps catching himself when he sees highlights of this year’s team. He notices No. 29, and it takes a moment to