Matthew Schaefer honored his late mom for Hockey Fights Cancer on Saturday.

Before the New York Islanders hosted the St. Louis Blues on Saturday, Schaefer posted a touching tribute to his mom, Jennifer, on Instagram , celebrating her birthday.

Coincidentally, the Islanders are hosting their Hockey Fights Cancer Night on Saturday as well.

Schaefer’s mom passed away from cancer in February 2024.

The No. 1 pick from the 2025 NHL Draft posted a photo of him and his mom with a caption wishing her a happy birthday.

“Happy birthday Mom, I hope you have the best day,” Schaefer wrote. “I love and I miss you so much. Not a day goes by without you being on my mind. Rest in peace my angel.”

Before the game, Schaefer arrived at UBS Arena wearing a special Hockey Fights Cancer pink jersey, hold

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