"It's not just the quantity of his ice time, but the quality of it that makes Schaefer truly stand out. When looking at all 62 NHL defenseman who have skated in at least 50 minutes of ice time so far -- which basically encompasses the league's top defenders -- Schaefer ranks sixth in Corsi for with 58.6%. Not only that, but Schaefer actually holds the second-best Fenwick for percentage of that group at 62.3%, behind only Gustav Forsling of the Florida Panthers."
"Schaefer has made the most of said opportunities, becoming the youngest defenseman to record a point in his NHL debut just one month after his 18th birthday -- but more than that, Schaefer set a new benchmark in the league's history books. Schaefer has already made NHL history with his three-game point streak With a goal and two assists through his first three games, Schaefer has gotten his NHL career off to a a hot start as he rides a three-game point streak."
Matthew Schaefer, the No. 1 pick by the New York Islanders in the 2025 NHL Draft, has become a central presence on the defense at 18. Schaefer averages 23:18 of ice time per game through three appearances and has played over 25 minutes twice. Schaefer ranks sixth in Corsi for (58.6%) and second in Fenwick for percentage (62.3%) among NHL defensemen with at least 50 minutes. Schaefer scored in his NHL debut shortly after turning 18 and opened his career with a three-game point streak, totaling one goal and two assists in three games.
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