Matthew Schaefer Fantasy Stats

New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer recorded his first career three-point game in Sunday's 5-4 victory over the Florida Panthers. The 18-year-old contributed two goals and an assist, becoming the third-youngest defenseman in league history to record a three-point game. He is now the fourth rookie blue-liner to score 20 goals in a season, while Denis Potvin was previously the only defenseman to reach 20 goals with the Islanders. Schaefer has exceeded expectations in his first year in the league, recording 44 points (20 goals, 24 assists), 146 shots, 84 blocks, and a plus-14 rating in 61 outings. He has a legitimate shot at reaching 60 points, something only 10 rookie defensemen have ever accomplished.

New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer scored two goals in a 4-3 overtime win versus the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night. The first goal came at 17:56 into the second period, and the following goal came just 55 seconds later. The rookie now has 18 goals and 23 assists in 59 games played this season. His next game is on Saturday night versus the Blue Jackets.

New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer (illness) will suit up on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils. Initially, he was considered a game-time call after Schaefer had to skip Monday's practice due to illness. Schaefer has scored three goals over his last two appearances, reaching 28 points for the season. The 18-year-old sits third among rookies in scoring, posting 12 goals and 16 assists in 42 appearances. On Tuesday, Schaefer will attempt to post his first four-game point streak since beginning the campaign with a six-game run.

New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer (illness) will be a game-time call on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils. The young defensive star missed Monday's practice due to illness. Schaefer has enjoyed a good rookie campaign, recently becoming the first defenseman in NHL history to record two multi-goal games as an 18-year-old. Overall, he has managed 12 goals and 28 points in 42 appearances, adding 58 blocks on the defensive end. Adam Boqvist will likely replace Schaefer in the lineup on Tuesday if he doesn't feel better in 24 hours.

New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer became the youngest blue-liner in NHL history to record a multi-goal game on Sunday, helping the team to a 3-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Schaefer produced a power-play goal in the first period and netted a late game-tying goal during even-strength play in the third. At 18 years and 58 days old, Schaefer broke Bobby Orr's record by 190 days. Schaefer has had no trouble adjusting to this level, starting his NHL career with a six-point game streak. After 12 games, he sits on 10 points (five goals, five assists), becoming only the second 18-year-old defenseman in history to reach double-digit points in just 12 games.

New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer continued his impressive start to the season with another assist in Thursday's 4-2 victory against the Edmonton Oilers. The 18-year-old rookie set up Bo Horvat for a power-play goal late in the game. Schaefer became the youngest blue-liner in NHL history to post a season-opening point streak of at least four games. Overall, he's just the seventh player to do it at age 18 or younger. Fantasy managers will be very pleased with what they are seeing from Schaefer, as he has totaled one goal, three assists, and 13 shots across his first four career games.