#international-hockey

#international-hockey

New York Islanders star rookie Matthew Schaefer's barnstorming start to life in the NHL is already catching the attention of the Canadian national team. The 18-year-old has reportedly been added to the Olympic drug-testing protocol, which makes him eligible to join the famed Team Canada for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina this February. Even being considered for Team Canada is remarkable for a talent that has spent less than two months in the NHL.

The Florida Panthers get another day off to bask in the goal-scoring glory of Monday night's wild 8-5 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. Florida has posted a 2-1 record on its current five-game homestand and will face the New Jersey Devils tomorrow night at Amerant Bank Arena. The Devils were soundly beaten 5-1 by the Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena last night.