In an NHL game on October 28, 2026, New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer became the first player to play the entire duration of a 3-on-3 overtime since the league began tracking this data in the 2009-10 season. The Islanders faced the Nashville Predators, initially leading 3-0 before the game went to overtime tied at 3-3. Schaefer logged 32:16 of ice time and contributed an assist in the Islanders' 4-3 shootout victory.
Key facts
- Matthew Schaefer played the entire 3-on-3 overtime on October 28, 2026.
- The Islanders won the game 4-3 in a shootout against the Predators.
- Schaefer logged 32:16 of ice time, the third-highest this season.
- He recorded an assist, bringing his season total to 11 points.
- The Islanders initially led 3-0 before the Predators tied the game.
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