Season Analysis
Schaefer shines as a rookie D-man, exceeding expectations.
Matthew Schaefer is having a breakout rookie season, posting 22 goals and 35 assists for 57 points in 77 games, translating to a 0.74 point-per-game pace. As a rookie defenseman, this production is well above typical first-year output, especially while quarterbacking the PP1 unit and contributing 8 power play goals.
Performance Trends
Last 5 Games
Date | Opponent | Score | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs  | W 6–0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Sep 30 | @  | L 1–2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 14 | vs  | L 1–2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 12 | vs  | L 1–4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 11 | vs  | L 0–3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Stats by Season
Season | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | PPG | SOG | Hits | Blk | TK | GV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 |  | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 2025-26 | | 82 | 23 | 36 | 59 | 13 | 38 | 8 | 222 | 40 | 111 | 38 | 90 |
| Career Totals | — | 84 | 23 | 38 | 61 | +15 | 40 | 8 | 227 | 40 | 112 | 42 | 94 |
News
MoreSchaefer ‘in good hands’ living with former Islanders forward Martin, family - NHL.com
Islanders' Matthew Schaefer leads Calder Trophy finalists - ABC7 Los Angeles
Rare Matthew Schaefer 1-of-1 Trading Card Sells For Eye-Popping Figure - Yahoo Sports
Islanders' Matthew Schaefer unanimous Calder Trophy winner - ABC7 Eyewitness News
Watch Blackhawks @ Islanders Live Stream Online | DAZN US - DAZN
Heart on Ice: Matthew Schaefer Dedicates Time Away From NY Islanders With Abundant Philanthropic Efforts - Sports Illustrated
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