Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer sets NHL record for goals by 18-year-old defenseman
- Posted on February 27, 2026
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Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer sets NHL record for goals by 18-year-old defenseman
The incredible freshman season for last year’s first-overall pick continues. On Thursday night, New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer scored the 17th and 18th goals of his rookie campaign, setting the record for most goals by an 18-year-old blueliner in NHL history.
