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Islanders' Matthew Schaefer on pace to break astounding NHL rookie record | Sporting News The kid can really play.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Climbing all-time rookie list Schaefer scored a power-play goal in Saturday's 3-2 shootout win over Tampa Bay.

Impact 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. He 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.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NYI 3 vs TBL 2 (SO): Matthew Schaefer | New York Islanders Matthew Schaefer addressed the media following the Islanders 3-2 shootout win against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • NHL.COM

Barzal, Heineman lift Islanders past Lightning 3-2 in shootout

Emil Heineman and Mathew Barzal scored in the shootout, and the New York Islanders defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Saturday night

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Islanders host the Lightning after Lee's 2-goal game

The New York Islanders host the Tampa Bay Lightning after Anders Lee's two-goal game against the Anaheim Ducks in the Islanders' 5-2 win

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

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.

Impact Schaefer logged an assist on Bo Horvat's tally near the end of the first period to open the scoresheet for New York. With the helper, Schaefer is up to 14 assists, 22 points, 87 shots on goal and 40 blocks through 31 games this season. The young superstar has been consistent over the Islanders' recent stretch of games with a goal and six assists through the last eight contests. He will likely contend for the Calder Trophy against Montreal's Ivan Demidov throughout the rest of this season. Schaefer's ability to create goal-scoring opportunities from the blue line, alongside his heavy shot volume that ranks fourth among defensemen, makes him a must-roster defenseman in nearly all fantasy formats.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

He Stretched and Scored 🤯🤸‍♂️

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Barbashev OUTWORKS Schaefer for the DIVING GOAL!

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • YOUTUBE

FLA 4 vs NYI 1: Matthew Schaefer | New York Islanders Matthew Schaefer addressed the media following the Islanders 4-1 loss against the Florida Panthers.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • NHL.COM

Verhaeghe scores again, Panthers close out homestand with 4-1 win over Islanders

Carter Verhaeghe stays red-hot with his sixth goal in six games as the Florida Panthers top the New York Islanders 4-1 on Sunday

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

NYI at TBL 12/6: Matthew Schaefer | New York Islanders Matthew Schaefer addressed the media ahead of tonight's matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • NHL.COM

Islanders heating up, Schaefer's impressive start | NHL.com The New York Islanders are 9-4-1 over their last 14 games, and rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer continues to impress

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • NHL.COM

Barzal's goal, 2 assists help Islanders beat Avalanche 6-3

Mathew Barzal had a goal and two assists, and the New York Islanders defeated the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche 6-3

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Lightning visit the Islanders after Hagel's 2-goal game

The Tampa Bay Lightning visit the New York Islanders after Brandon Hagel scored two goals in the Lightning's 4-1 win over the New York Rangers

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Forecheck, backcheck... 💰🤑

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • YOUTUBE

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.

Impact 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 Rookie of the Year award, Schaefer has 18 points (eight goals, 10 assists) across 25 games this season while posting a solid plus-9 rating.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NHL On The Fly: Top Moments | NHL.com A recap of the top moments and plays from Friday night's action including highlight reel goals by Matthew Schaefer, Kirill Kaprizov, and mor...

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • NHL.COM

Flyers vs. Islanders | NHL Highlights | November 28, 2025

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Islanders' Matthew Schaefer Rifles Wicked Wrister Past Flyers' Samuel Ersson

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Team Canada will be without best rookie in the NHL for upcoming revenge tour Despite Team Canada’s biggest dream, the New York Islanders are making their decision clear about Matthew Schaefer’s availability for the up...

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • BOLAVIP.COM

Ends point drought Wednesday Schaefer recorded an assist and fired seven shots on goal in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Bruins.

Impact Schaefer picked up the secondary helper on Matthew Barzal's lone goal of the game for the Isles. 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 was 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, as he is tied for 24th across the league in attempts on goal. The rookie blueliner is a must-roster in fantasy with elite upside.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game Highlights: Boston Bruins at New York Islanders

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Schaefer gets DEKED into THANKSGIVING! 🫨🦃

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Horvat, Palmieri score in shootout to back Rittich in Islanders' 1-0 victory over Kraken

Bo Horvat kept New York alive in the third round of a shootout and Kyle Palmieri scored in the fourth to back David Rittich in the Islanders’ 1-0 victory over the Seattle Kraken on...

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov out 5 to 6 months after shoulder surgery

New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov will be out for five to six months following surgery on his right shoulder

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

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