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

Bruins’ Nikita Zadorov Trolls Islanders Fans After Matthew Schaefer Incident

Nikita Zadorov continued to provoke the Islanders and their fans even after leaving the ice at UBS Arena. The Bruins defenseman took to social media to mock Isles’ supporters who messaged him privately on Instagram following his confrontation with rookie Matthew Schaefer during the Islanders’ 4-3 shootout loss.

Zadorov’s Social Media Response

Sharing a screenshot of several direct messages—presumably from Islanders fans—calling him names such as "scumbag" and other insults, Zadorov responded sharply:

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

The On-Ice Incident

The altercation took place in the middle of the second period when Zadorov shoved Matthew Schaefer with his stick, causing the rookie to fall. As Schaefer tried to get up, Zadorov pushed him back down high, which prompted Islanders players Anthony Duclair and captain Anders Lee to rush in to defend him, followed by other teammates.

Post-Game Remarks

After the game, Zadorov joked about seeing his penalty minutes from last season and wanting to increase them. He also teased Islanders fans regarding the quiet atmosphere in the arena.

“The incident with Schaefer happened in the middle of the second period ... THAT PLACE WAS A [LIBRARY] TONIGHT!!!”

He highlighted how the crowd noise inside the UBS Arena was notably subdued during the game.

Author’s summary: Nikita Zadorov playfully taunted Islanders fans on social media after a heated on-ice clash with rookie Matthew Schaefer, mocking both the quiet crowd and fan reactions.

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

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