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

Bruins’ Nikita Zadorov Trolls Islanders Fans After Schaefer Incident

After leaving the ice at UBS Arena, Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov kept mocking the Islanders and their fans. The player took to Instagram to respond to messages from Islanders supporters angered by his rough play against rookie Matthew Schaefer during the Islanders’ 4–3 shootout loss.

Zadorov reposted a screenshot of direct messages he received, showing people calling him offensive names. He fired back with a sarcastic story post.

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

The clash occurred midway through the second period when Zadorov shoved Schaefer with his stick, knocking the rookie to the ice. As Schaefer tried to recover, Zadorov pushed him again, sparking a confrontation. Anthony Duclair and Islanders captain Anders Lee quickly stepped in to defend their teammate, soon joined by others on the ice.

Officials handed Zadorov a double minor for roughing and an additional two minutes for interference. After the game, he joked about wanting to outdo his penalty numbers from last season and teased Islanders fans over the quiet atmosphere in the arena.

Author’s Summary

Zadorov mocked Islanders fans online after a heated clash with rookie Matthew Schaefer, stirring controversy both on and off the ice with his unapologetic tone.

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

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