Nikita Zadorov trolls Islanders fans after Matthew Schaeffer dustup
Share this @internewscast.com

Nikita Zadorov wasn’t quite finished ruffling the feathers of the Islanders and their supporters even after leaving the ice at UBS Arena.

Following the game, the Bruins defenseman playfully taunted Islanders fans on social media. This came after several fans flooded his Instagram DMs, expressing their displeasure over Zadorov’s confrontation with rising star Matthew Schaefer during the Islanders’ 4-3 shootout defeat.

On his Instagram Story, Zadorov posted a screenshot showcasing messages from what appeared to be disgruntled Islanders fans, labeling him with various insults, including “scumbag” and “p—y.”

“Get out of my DMs and go to the rink to cheer for your team,” Zadorov quipped in his Instagram Story. “THAT PLACE WAS A [LIBRARY] TONIGHT!!!”

The altercation with Schaefer unfolded midway through the second period when Zadorov delivered a stick shove to the Islanders defenseman, eventually sending the rookie tumbling to the ice. As Schaefer attempted to rise, Zadorov pushed him back down with an upper-body strike.

This incident prompted Anthony Duclair and Islanders captain Anders Lee to rush in to defend Schaefer, soon followed by the other Islanders players on the ice.

Zadorov was eventually assessed a double minor for roughing and two minutes for interference. 


Nikita Zadorov of the Boston Bruins checks Matthew Schaefer of the New York Islanders during a hockey game.
Nikita Zadorov (91) checks Matthew Schaefer in the second period during of the Islanders’ 4-3 shootout loss to the Bruins on Nov. 4, 2025. Getty Images

After the game, he joked about the chaos that he had seen his penalty minutes from last season and wanted to raise his numbers. 

He also took a jab at Islanders fans about the crowd noise inside the building. 


Nikita Zadorov #91 of the Boston Bruins skates against Anders Lee #27 of the New York Islanders.
Nikita Zadorov of the Boston Bruins skates against Anders Lee of the New York Islanders. Getty Images

“We needed to create our own energy because the crowd was sleeping tonight a little bit,” Zadorov told reporters. “So I felt like we had to go out there and create our own energy, get everybody going on the bench, get excited.”

The Islanders and Bruins will play once more on Long Island when the Bruins come to visit the night before Thanksgiving, and Zadorov is sure to garner some attention over his comments.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
NYPD cop racked up more than 500 speeding tickets in NYC since 2022: report

Shocking NYC Report: NYPD Officer Accumulates Over 500 Speeding Violations Since 2022 – A Deep Dive

An NYPD officer has been identified as one of New York City’s…
California man accused of killing ex-wife and new boyfriend makes bold move in chilling  body-cam video

Chilling Body-Cam Footage Reveals California Man’s Shocking Move in Ex-Wife and Boyfriend Murder Case

Footage from a body camera reveals the subdued arrest of a 43-year-old…
Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, other steps over Iran rift

Pentagon Contemplates NATO Shake-Up: Spain’s Membership at Risk Amid Iran Dispute

An internal email from the Pentagon has unveiled potential strategies for the…
Connecticut school system lets students hide trans status from parents, complaint claims: 'Turns the statute on its head'

Connecticut Schools Allegedly Allow Students to Conceal Gender Identity from Parents, Sparking Controversy

WASHINGTON — On Friday, a prestigious school district in Connecticut faced a…
Trump pledges to clean up 'filthy' Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool and turn it 'American-flag blue'

Trump Vows to Transform Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool with Patriotic Makeover: ‘American-Flag Blue’ Vision

In a bold initiative ahead of the nation’s 250th Independence Day celebration,…
Zodiac Killer may be tied to Black Dahlia case after ‘code cracked,’ new suspect emerges

New Breakthrough Links Zodiac Killer to Black Dahlia Mystery: Unveiling a New Suspect

The infamous Zodiac Killer, known for his cryptic messages that taunted law…
NTSB report details how controller decision and tech failures led to deadly runway collision

NTSB Report Reveals Controller Decisions and Technical Failures Contributed to Fatal Runway Collision

A recent federal investigation has uncovered a series of safety lapses that…
New Hofstra softball coach taking program to great heights

Hofstra Softball Welcomes New Coach Aiming for Program Excellence

Susan Cassidy-Lyke, a former NYPD captain, has taken the reins as Hofstra’s…
Long Island cops unveil futuristic guns that could fire GPS darts during chases

Long Island Police Introduce High-Tech Guns Equipped with GPS Tracking Darts for Pursuit Operations

Sheriff’s deputies in Suffolk County are experimenting with innovative firearms designed to…
Vegan meat mogul charged with strangling social media star ex in ritzy NYC hotel

Vegan Meat Tycoon Arrested for Alleged Strangulation of Social Media Influencer in Luxury NYC Hotel

An Australian entrepreneur, known for establishing a well-known vegan chicken nugget enterprise,…
Former North Carolina police officer arrested for allegedly planning mass shooting at New Orleans festival

Ex-North Carolina Police Officer Detained for Suspected Plot to Stage Mass Shooting at New Orleans Festival

A former police officer from North Carolina has been apprehended in Florida…
Semitruck driver in deadly interstate crash fraudulently obtained license, citizenship: Officials

Tragic Interstate Crash Unveils Fraudulent License and Citizenship Claims of Semitruck Driver

A tragic interstate collision that claimed the lives of a young family…