Bruins’ Nikita Zadorov trolls Islanders fans who slide into his DMs over Matthew Schaeffer dustup

Bruins’ Nikita Zadorov Trolls Islanders Fans Over Schaeffer Incident

Nikita Zadorov continued to engage with Islanders fans even after leaving the ice at UBS Arena. The Bruins defenseman took to social media to respond to fans who messaged him following a confrontation with rookie Matthew Schaefer during the Islanders' 4-3 shootout loss.

Zadorov’s Response on Social Media

Zadorov posted a screenshot of direct messages he received, mostly critical comments from Islanders supporters. He wrote in an Instagram Story:

“Get out of my DMs and go to the rink to cheer for your team. THAT PLACE WAS A [LIBRARY] TONIGHT!!!”

Details of the On-Ice Incident

The altercation occurred midway through the second period. Zadorov shoved Schaefer with his stick, knocking him to the ice. When Schaefer tried to get up, Zadorov pushed him back down with an elevated shove. This led to Islanders players Anthony Duclair and captain Anders Lee rushing to defend Schaefer, joined by other teammates.

Zadorov’s Postgame Comments

After the match, Zadorov humorously mentioned wanting to increase his penalty minutes compared to last season. He also mocked the Islanders crowd, implying the arena was unusually quiet.

“I saw my penalty minutes from last season and wanted to raise my numbers.”
“The crowd noise inside the building was nearly nonexistent.”

Summary: Nikita Zadorov playfully provoked Islanders fans after a heated exchange with Matthew Schaefer, highlighting both the on-ice incident and the unusually quiet atmosphere at UBS Arena.

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New York Post New York Post — 2025-11-06

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