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Matthew Schaefer has a real shot at a once-considered unbreakable record

Matthew Schaefer has a real chance of setting the NHL record for most points recorded by a teenager. But is this something he can do?

By Brian Germinaro · Eyes on Isles

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 1:00 AM

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Brian Germinaro argues Matthew Schaefer has a real opportunity to break the NHL record for teenage points.
Schaefer is 63 points away from surpassing Phil Housley's record in his final teenage season.
The 19-year-old defenseman has recorded 11 points in his first 12 games of the season.

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Writer Brian Germinaro argues that New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer has a genuine opportunity to break Phil Housley's NHL record for points scored by a teenager. Schaefer sits 63 points away from eclipsing Housley's mark in his final eligible teenage season before turning 20 next September.

Schaefer has started the season with 11 points across 12 games while logging heavy minutes, including an average time on ice of 26:43. Germinaro notes that maintaining this scoring pace and extensive ice time will give the defenseman a solid chance to surpass the scoring benchmark.

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Matthew Schaefer has a real shot at a once-considered unbreakable record

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