Matthew Schaefer was chosen by the New York Islanders with the 1st overall pick in the 2025 NHL draft.
| NAME | TEAM | YEAR | ROUND | PICK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | M. Schaefer | | Islanders | 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 |  | M. Misa | | Sharks | 2025 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 |  | A. Frondell | | Blackhawks | 2025 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 |  | Caleb Desnoyers | | Mammoth | 2025 | 1 | 4 |
| 5 |  | B. Martin | | Predators | 2025 | 1 | 5 |
| 6 |  | P. Martone | | Flyers | 2025 | 1 | 6 |
| 7 |  | J. Hagens | | Bruins | 2025 | 1 | 7 |
| 8 |  | J. O'Brien | | Kraken | 2025 | 1 | 8 |
| 9 |  | R. Mrtka | | Sabres | 2025 | 1 | 9 |
| 10 |  | R. McQueen | | Ducks | 2025 | 1 | 10 |
| 11 |  | B. Kindel | | Penguins | 2025 | 1 | 11 |
| 12 | | Jack Nesbitt | | Flyers | 2025 | 1 | 12 |
| 13 |  | Carter Bear | | Red Wings | 2025 | 1 | 13 |
| 14 |  | Jackson Smith | | Blue Jackets | 2025 | 1 | 14 |
| 15 |  | B. Cootes | | Canucks | 2025 | 1 | 15 |
| 16 | | V. Eklund | | Islanders | 2025 | 1 | 16 |
| 17 | | Kashawn Aitcheson | | Islanders | 2025 | 1 | 17 |
| 18 |  | Cole Reschny | | Flames | 2025 | 1 | 18 |
| 19 |  | Justin Carbonneau | | Blues | 2025 | 1 | 19 |
| 20 | | Pyotr Andreyanov | | Blue Jackets | 2025 | 1 | 20 |
| 21 | | Cameron Reid | | Predators | 2025 | 1 | 21 |
| 22 | | Bill Zonnon | | Penguins | 2025 | 1 | 22 |
| 23 |  | Logan Hensler | | Senators | 2025 | 1 | 23 |
| 24 | | William Horcoff | | Penguins | 2025 | 1 | 24 |
| 25 | | Vaclav Nestrasil | | Blackhawks | 2025 | 1 | 25 |
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More Islanders Stats
Team Leaders 
G
5
Horvat
A
7
Schaefer
+/-
+7
Stanley
Team Rankings
G/GP
3.00
17th
GA/GP
2.13
3rd
PP%
16.7
23rd
PK%
86.7
6th
2026-27 Division Standings
| TEAM | W | L | OTL | PTS | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 9 | |
7 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 12 | |
5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 4 | |
 Islanders | 4 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 6 |
4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | -2 | |
2 | 6 | 3 | 7 | -19 | |
3 | 6 | 1 | 7 | -5 | |
3 | 4 | 0 | 6 | -5 |
Rangers
Hurricanes
Capitals
Devils
Flyers
Penguins
Blue Jackets
ANA
LAK
DAL
NSH
MIN
NHL 2026-27 Leaders
NHL 2026-27 Rankings
NHL 2026-27 Betting
NHL 2026-27 Standings
| Central Division | W | L | OTL | PTS | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 7 | |
6 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 7 | |
5 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 11 | |
4 | 2 | 2 | 10 | -1 | |
4 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 7 | |
3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | -1 | |
3 | 4 | 1 | 7 | -1 | |
3 | 6 | 0 | 6 | -15 | |
| Pacific Division | W | L | OTL | PTS | DIFF |
8 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 18 | |
6 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 13 | |
5 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 4 | |
4 | 4 | 1 | 9 | -9 | |
4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | -2 | |
2 | 7 | 1 | 5 | -15 | |
2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | -20 | |
0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | -13 |
Mammoth
Avalanche
Jets
Blues
Blackhawks
Golden Knights
Oilers
Kraken
Sharks
Canucks
Flames| Atlantic Division | W | L | OTL | PTS | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 15 | |
6 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 4 | |
6 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 1 | |
5 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 5 | |
4 | 3 | 2 | 10 | -7 | |
4 | 4 | 2 | 10 | -1 | |
4 | 3 | 1 | 9 | -3 | |
3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -4 | |
| Metropolitan Division | W | L | OTL | PTS | DIFF |
7 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 12 | |
7 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 9 | |
5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 4 | |
4 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 6 | |
4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | -2 | |
3 | 6 | 1 | 7 | -5 | |
2 | 6 | 3 | 7 | -19 | |
3 | 4 | 0 | 6 | -5 |
Bruins
Lightning
Senators
Panthers
Sabres
Maple Leafs
Canadiens
Red Wings