The New York Islanders may have lost on Sunday, but one brewing NHL star made history when he passed an NHL legend.Matthew Schaefer keeps turning heads. In Sunday’s 6-3 loss to the Dallas Stars, Schaefer tied the game early when…
New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer passed Bobby Orr for the second-most goals by a teenage defenseman in NHL history. Schaefer achieved the milestone during Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Dallas Stars, scoring his second goal of the season and the 25th of his career in his 93rd game.
The 19-year-old blueliner, who won the 2026 Calder Trophy, now trails only Phil Housley's record of 46 goals. Todd Matthews notes that Schaefer is producing at an elite level during the 2026-27 season, tallying 10 points through 11 games while averaging over 26 minutes of ice time per game.
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