Defenseman · New York Islanders
Matthew Schaefer
#48 · Defenseman · New York Islanders · Age 19 · 6'3" · 193 lb · Shoots L · Drafted 2025, round 1, pick 1 (1st overall), New York Islanders
2026-27 so far
Matthew Schaefer has 11 points (2 goals, 9 assists) in 12 games for the New York Islanders so far in 2026-27. That is a pace of 77 points over 84 games. Matthew Schaefer is 2nd on the New York Islanders and tied for 56th in the NHL in points. At even strength Matthew Schaefer has 8 points (2 goals, 6 assists), on the power play 3 points (0 goals, 3 assists) and shorthanded 0 points (0 goals, 0 assists). Matthew Schaefer averages 26:43 of ice time per game.
Scoring by situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even strength | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| Power play | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2026-27 season stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | PPG | SHG | GWG | S | S% | TOI/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 2 | 9 | 11 | +1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 4.5% | 26:43 |
Career by season
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | PPG | SHG | GWG | S | S% | TOI/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | New York Islanders | 82 | 23 | 36 | 59 | +13 | 38 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 222 | 10.4% | 24:41 |
| 2026-27 | New York Islanders | 12 | 2 | 9 | 11 | +1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 4.5% | 26:43 |
| NHL career | 94 | 25 | 45 | 70 | +14 | 44 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 266 | 9.4% | 24:57 |
Frequently asked questions
How many points does Matthew Schaefer have in 2026-27?
Matthew Schaefer has 11 points (2 goals, 9 assists) in 12 games for the New York Islanders in 2026-27, a pace of 77 points over 84 games.
How many goals has Matthew Schaefer scored in 2026-27?
Matthew Schaefer has scored 2 goals in 12 games in 2026-27: 2 at even strength, 0 on the power play and 0 shorthanded.
What is Matthew Schaefer's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Matthew Schaefer has scored 2 goals on 44 shots in 2026-27, a shooting percentage of 4.5%.
When was Matthew Schaefer drafted?
Matthew Schaefer was drafted in 2025 by the New York Islanders in round 1, pick 1, 1st overall.
How does Matthew Schaefer score by situation in 2026-27?
Matthew Schaefer's 11 points in 2026-27 include 8 at even strength (2 goals, 6 assists), 3 on the power play (0 goals, 3 assists) and 0 shorthanded (0 goals, 0 assists).
Official NHL regular-season statistics for 2026-27, as of Oct 28, 2026, 2:08 PM ET.