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| Regular Season | 17 | 29 | 9 | 23:58 | 24 |
Top Matthew Schaefer News
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Islanders' Matthew Schaefer: Cleared to play
Schaefer (illness) will be in the lineup versus the Devils on Tuesday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
Schaefer will avoid missing any game time after having been sidelined for Monday's practice session. Through 42 games this year, the rookie blueliner has registered 12 goals and 16 assists, including 13 power-play points, and is currently the favorite to take home the Calder Trophy at the end of the year.
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Islanders' Matthew Schaefer: Dealing with illness
Schaefer will not practice Monday due to an illness.
Schaefer was labeled as day-to-day by the team ahead of Tuesday's game versus the Devils. After a slow end to 2025 saw the young blueliner notch just two points in seven games from Dec. 16-30, he has bounced back with the flip of the calendar, generating three goals on five shots in two January contests. If Schaefer can't go Tuesday, Tony DeAngelo could see more responsibility with the No. 1 power-play unit.
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Islanders' Matthew Schaefer: Game-time call Tuesday
Schaefer (illness) will be a game-time decision against New Jersey on Tuesday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
Schaefer didn't participate in Monday's practice. He has amassed 12 goals, 28 points, 113 shots on net and 58 blocked shots in 42 games this season. If Schaefer is unavailable to play against the Devils, Adam Boqvist will likely draw into Tuesday's lineup.
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Islanders' Matthew Schaefer: Sets NHL mark for teenage defenders
Schaefer scored two goals Saturday, including the game-winner, in a 4-3 overtime victory over the Maple Leafs.
Schaefer became the first defenseman in NHL history to record two multi-goal games as an 18-year-old. He went wide around the defender before waiting out Joseph Woll and sliding the puck past him. Schaefer is on a three-game, four-point streak (three goals, one assist), and he sits in a three-way tie for 16th overall in scoring from the blue line with 28 points. Remarkably, Schaefer sits in a tie for third overall among defenders in goals (12).
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Islanders' Matthew Schaefer: Reaches 10-goal mark
Schaefer scored a power-play goal on three shots and added two PIM in Thursday's 7-2 loss to the Mammoth.
While it was a lousy performance for the Islanders as a whole, Schaefer secured his 10th goal of the season. That puts him in a tie for fourth in goals among all blueliners this season, and he's tied for third in goals among all rookies. He had a decent December with six points in 14 outings, but it was his quietest month of the season so far. He's at 10 goals, 26 points (13 on the power play), 111 shots on net, 57 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating through 41 appearances. A 20-goal for a rookie defenseman would be incredibly special -- it's only happened three times in NHL history. Brian Leetch did it with 23 goals in 1988-89, while Barry Beck (22 goals in 1977-78) and Dion Phaneuf (20 goals in 2005-06) are the other two members of that elite club. Denis Potvin (17 goals in 1973-74) holds the Islanders record for goals by a rookie blueliner.
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Islanders' Matthew Schaefer: Climbing all-time rookie list
Schaefer scored a power-play goal in Saturday's 3-2 shootout win over Tampa Bay.
The Isles were on a 4-on-3 power play, and Schaefer took a return pass from Anthony Duclair in the slot and buried a wrist shot five-hole on Ilya Sorokin. Schaefer tied Rasmus Dahlin (nine in 2018-19 with Buffalo) and Zach Bogosian (nine in 2008-09 with Atlanta) for the NHL's third-highest single-season goal total by a defenseman age 18 or younger.
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Islanders' Matthew Schaefer: Chips in with helper
Schaefer distributed an assist and fired four shots on net in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout win over the Golden Knights.
Schaefer logged an assist on Bo Horvat's tally near the end of the first period to get the Islanders on the board. With the helper, Schaefer is up to 14 assists, 22 points, 87 shots on goal and 40 blocks through 31 games this season. The budding superstar and frontrunner for the Calder Trophy has racked up a goal and six assists through the last eight contests. His heavy shot volume ranks fourth among defensemen and makes him a must-roster defenseman in nearly all fantasy formats.
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Islanders' Matthew Schaefer: Two points Friday
Schaefer scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist in Friday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Flyers.
Schaefer ended his five-game point drought with an assist in a 3-1 loss to the Bruins on Wednesday. Now, he ended his six-game goal drought with a wrister at the 8:11 mark of the second period, giving him eight goals on the year. The frontrunner for the Calder Trophy, Schaefer has 18 points (eight goals, 10 assists) across 25 games this season while posting a solid plus-9 rating.
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Islanders' Matthew Schaefer: Ends point drought Wednesday
Schaefer recorded an assist and fired seven shots on goal in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Bruins.
Schaefer picked up the secondary helper on a goal by Mathew Barzal. With the apple, the 18-year-old Schaefer has nine assists, 16 points, 71 shots on goal and 27 blocks through 24 games this season. Wednesday's performance helped him end a five-game point drought, and he collected his first assist since Nov. 13. Despite the recent lack of points, the No. 1 overall selection from the 2025 NHL Entry Draft is at the heart of the Calder Trophy conversation alongside Montreal's Ivan Demidov. Schaefer has developed a well-rounded campaign with a plethora of shots. The rookie blueliner is a must-start in fantasy thanks to his elite upside.
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Islanders' Matthew Schaefer: Youngest ever to score in overtime
Schaefer scored the game-winning goal and added two PIM in Friday's 3-2 overtime win over the Mammoth.
Per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, Schaefer is the youngest player in NHL history to score a goal in overtime, besting a record held by Sidney Crosby by a mere 31 days. The legend of Schaefer continues to grow -- he's earned four points over his last three games and remains one of the Islanders' steadiest blueliners in all aspects of the game. He's up to seven goals, including two game-winners, and 15 points while adding 54 shots on net, 21 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating across 18 appearances this season.
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Islanders' Matthew Schaefer: Goal, assist in overtime win
Schaefer scored a power-play goal on four shots, dished an assist, added two hits and blocked two shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Golden Knights.
Schaefer has been consistent early in his career, though he snapped a four-game goal drought with his first-period tally Thursday. He's still earned six points over six outings in November already. The 18-year-old defenseman is up to six goals, 14 points (seven on the power play), 52 shots on net, 20 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating across 17 appearances. Schaefer is already looking like something special for the Islanders, so fantasy managers shouldn't hesitate to add him if he's available.
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Islanders' Matthew Schaefer: Lights lamp twice Sunday
Schaefer scored two goals, including one on a power play, in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets.
The No. 1 overall pick from the 2025 NHL Entry Draft continues to shine in his first season with the Islanders, as he scored with a man advantage in the first period before tying the game with just over a minute to go in regulation. With the pair of tallies, Schaefer is up to five goals, 10 points and 36 shots on net across 12 games this season. After experiencing a three-game point drought, Schaefer has three goals in as many games and is soaring up the point leaderboard for the Islanders. He remains firmly in the running to win this season's Calder Trophy alongside Montreal's Ivan Demidov and Jakub Dobes. Schaefer's offensive capabilities from the blue line give him a case to be rostered in nearly all fantasy formats.
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Islanders' Matthew Schaefer: Impressive start continues
Schaefer scored a power-play goal Thursday in a 6-2 loss to the Hurricanes.
Schaefer's goal came on a wrist shot from the left point through traffic. Schaefer continues to astound the league with his impressive skills, even though he just turned 18 at the start of September. Schaefer has three goals and five assists in 10 games with the Islanders. He has 31 shots, and four of his points, including two goals, have come with the man advantage.
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Islanders' Matthew Schaefer: In record book already
Schaefer was plus-2 in 25:14 of ice time Thursday against the Red Wings.
Schaefer's season-opening point streak ended at six games (two goals, five assists). It was tied for the longest point streak to start a career by a defenseman in NHL history.
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Islanders' Matthew Schaefer: Scores in win over San Jose
Schaefer scored a goal and added an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Sharks.
The 18-year-old defenseman continues to turn heads with his play and extended his point streak to six games with his goal in the second period. Schaefer has two goals and five helpers through his first six games in the NHL. He has three points on the power play and has logged at least 20 minutes of ice time in four of his last five outings. The first overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft continues to impress, and it seems his role will only grow as the season progresses.
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Islanders' Matthew Schaefer: Sets record with helper
Schaefer notched an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Senators.
Schaefer is the youngest player in NHL history to start his career with a five-game point streak, per Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News. In his first five games, Schaefer has accumulated a goal, four assists, 15 shots on net, four blocked shots, two hits and a minus-1 rating. The 18-year-old continues to impress, and he's bordering on must-have status in fantasy.
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Islanders' Matthew Schaefer: Extends point streak to three games
Schaefer dished out an assist, had four shots on net and recorded a blocked shot in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Jets.
Schaefer's hot start to the season continued Monday as he tallied a secondary helper on Emil Heineman's goal late in the second period. With the assist, Schaefer has two helpers and a goal across his first three career games. The No. 1 overall selection in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft has been a spark for New York's offense despite the team's 0-3-0 record. He once again logged over 26 minutes of ice time, which will skyrocket his fantasy value if the trend continues. The Islanders' trust in Schaefer and his early involvement in the offensive zone make him worth a roster spot in almost all fantasy formats. He is one of the top waiver-wire candidates on all fantasy hockey platforms.
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Islanders' Matthew Schaefer: Scores first career goal
Schaefer tallied a goal, had eight shots on net, and blocked a shot in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Washington.
The future of Long Island hockey has arrived, and his name is Matthew Schaefer. The No. 1 overall selection in the 2025 NHL Draft posted a breakout performance in just his second career game with solid category coverage. He stole the show in the third period, netting his first career goal on a power play. Not only was his stat line complete with eight shots and one block, but his ice time jumped from 17:15 to 26:04, a near nine-minute increase from his debut. The 18-year-old has seemed to gain more trust offensively with 2:40 of power-play time, which gives him a high ceiling for his rookie campaign. If Schaefer's first two games are any indication of what the rest of the season has in store for this year's top pick, he is set to be a great option on the fantasy blue line in all formats. Scoop him up off the waiver wire before it's too late.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-2, 186 lbs |
| Birthplace: Hamilton, CA |
| Age: 18 |
| Experience: R |