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Matthew Schaefer

Matthew Schaefer

D - New York Islanders

Height: 6' 2"Weight: 186 lbsAge: 18Drafted: 2025 #1 (1st Rd. by NYI)

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Tue, 12/16 7:00pm
Rank D #61
Best / Worst D #49 / #58
Matthew Schaefer lights lamp in Friday's win over Mammoth

Matthew Schaefer was able to light the lamp for the Islanders Friday night, scoring the overtime-winning goal in a 3-2 victory over the Mammoth.

Fantasy Impact

Schaefer continues a productive stretch in the offensive zone posting points in five of his last seven games (four goals, three assists) for the Islanders. The rookie continues to offer head coach Patrick Roy a difference-making option from the blueline as part of an underperforming New York lineup to this point, tallying 15 points (seven goals, eight assists) in 18 games so far this season.

Chris Schommer4 weeks ago
Matthew Schaefer tallies two points in Tuesday's win over Sharks

Matthew Schaefer tallied two points for the Islanders Tuesday night, scoring one goal and adding one assist in a 4-3 win over the Sharks.

Fantasy Impact

Schaefer continues a torrid start to the season in the offensive zone, tallying points in each of his first six games (two goals, five assists) for the Islanders. The rookie defenseman continues to provide head coach Patrick Roy with a dynamic offensive option from the blueline as part of a resurgent New York lineup to begin the season.

Chris Schommer7 weeks ago
Matthew Schaefer posts assist Thursday against Oilers

Matthew Schaefer posted one assist in the Islanders' 4-2 win over the Oilers Thursday night.

Fantasy Impact

Schaefer continues an impressive start to the season in the offensive zone, tallying points in all four games (one goal, three assists) for the Islanders. The rookie defenseman will look to continue to offer head coach Patrick Roy an impactful option from the New York blueline as the season continues.

Chris Schommer8 weeks ago
Matthew Schaefer tallies assist Monday against Jets

Matthew Schaefer tallied one assist in the Islanders' 5-2 loss to the Jets Monday night.

Fantasy Impact

Schaefer continues a torrid start to the season in the offensive zone, notching points in each of his first three games (one goal, two assists) for the Islanders. The rookie continues to flash difference-making ability in the offensive zone to begin the season as part of an underperforming New York lineup to this point.

Chris Schommer8 weeks ago
Matthew Schaefer lights lamp in Saturday’s loss to Capitals

Matthew Schaefer was able to light the lamp for the Islanders Saturday night, scoring his first career goal in a 4-2 loss to the Capitals.

Fantasy Impact

Schaefer is off to a torrid start in the offensive zone, registering points in each of his first two games (one goal, one assist) for the Islanders. The rookie defenseman should continue to provide an underperforming New York blueline group with dynamic option as he continues his rookie season.

Chris Schommer9 weeks ago