"I put some ice packs on me, tried to get as many fluids as I could,"
"All of our training staff here has helped me out so much - just giving me anything I need. They're always here with me."
"When you're not feeling at your best, I know my mom's going to have my back - no matter what,"
"She's a strong woman, and she did a lot of things in life for me and my brother. She was a big role model for me. I wish I could be as strong as her, but I will never because moms are the strongest people around. She definitely gave me a little bit of that strength tonight."
Matthew Schaefer, 18, scored a third-period goal to tie the game and an overtime winner to secure a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. He performed despite feeling under the weather and managed symptoms with ice packs and extra fluids. Training staff provided continuous support and treatment during the game. Schaefer invoked his late mother Jennifer as a source of strength and inspiration for his performance. The outcome reinforced his standing as a promising young player around whom the Islanders and the NHL could build for the long term.
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