Islanders Rookie Defenseman Matthew Schaefer Reaches 50-Point Mark vs. Senators
Schaefer shatters records, becoming second 18-year-old defenseman in NHL history with 50 points. Islanders rookie blueliner makes history.
New York Islanders No. 1 overall pick Matthew Schaefer recorded his 50th point of the season Thursday night at 4:45 of the second period against the Ottawa Senators . What looked like his goal — it's currently being credited to Emil Heineman — may be an assist, but it's still point No.
50. Schaefer. 50-point club.
#Isles pic. twitter. com/h3P793XRRk — The Elmonters (@TheElmonters) March 20, 2026 With the assist, Schaefer became the second 18-year-old defenseman in NHL history to record 50 points in a season, following Phil Housley (57 in 1982-83).
He also became the fourth Islanders rookie defenseman to record 50 points in a season.