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Defenseman•#48Matthew Schaefer is a 18-year-old defenseman for the New York Islanders. Selected 1st overall by NYI in the 2025 NHL Draft. Born in Hamilton, CAN. At 18, Matthew is among the younger players in the league.
In 2025-26, Matthew has been a consistent offensive contributor with 23 goals and 36 assists for 59 points in 82 games. He averages 0.72 points per game on 24:40 of ice time.
23
Goals
36
Assists
59
Points
Full statistical breakdown for the 2025-26 regular season.
82
GP
23
G
36
A
59
P
+13
+/-
222
S
10.4%
S%
18
PPP
0.72
P/GP
2.7
S/GP
24:40
TOI/G
Performance in the last five games played.
| Date | Opp | G | A | P | +/- | S | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14 | vs CAR | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 5 | 24:13 |
| Apr 12 | vs MTL | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 4 | 28:01 |
| Apr 11 | vs OTT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 24:56 |
| Apr 9 | vs TOR |
Skill profile, on-ice impact metrics, and season projections based on 2025-26 data.
Percentile Rankings vs. NHL Defensemen
96
Offense
72
Defense
84
Overall
Percentile ranks across 6 skill dimensions vs. all NHL defensemen. Larger shape = more complete player.
Scouting Take
Displays elite offensive production, elite finishing ability, exceptional playmaking, power play specialist.
On-ice impact mirrored side by side. Equal bars = balanced. Asymmetry = one-dimensional.
The Gap
24-pt spreadLeans offensive. The 24-point spread between offensive (96th) and defensive (72th) percentiles is typical of a scoring-first defenseman.
Percentile ranks across 6 skill dimensions.
Scouting Take
Displays elite offensive production, elite finishing ability, exceptional playmaking, power play specialist.
On-ice impact mirrored side by side.
The Gap
24-pt spreadLeans offensive. The 24-point spread between offensive (96th) and defensive (72th) percentiles is typical of a scoring-first defenseman.
Season-by-season NHL regular season statistics throughout Matthew Schaefer's career.
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | S | S% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-262025-26 | NYI | 82 | 23 | 36 | 59 | +13 | 222 | 10.4% |
Top teammates by points on the New York Islanders this season.
| 1 |
| 0 |
| 1 |
| +1 |
| 3 |
| 24:50 |
| Apr 4 | @ CAR | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 | 27:11 |
End of Season Statistical Forecast
0
games remaining
Goals
23
Current: 23
Assists
36
Current: 36
Points
59
Current: 59
Moderate production expected. Likely to finish between 59-63 points with consistent deployment.
0.0%
Art Ross
Most Points
0.0%
Rocket
Most Goals
0.0%
Playmaker
Most Assists
Projections based on current pace extrapolated to 82 games with variance modeling.
Jean-Gabriel Pageau
C · 35 pts
