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Youngest NHL Defenseman Matthew Schaefer Hits 25 Points!
12/31/2025
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Story summary
- New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer became the youngest NHL defenseman to reach 25 career points at 18 years, 116 days.
- He achieved this during a game against the Chicago Blackhawks, assisting on a power-play goal.
- Schaefer has nine goals and 16 assists this rookie season and leads the Islanders in ice time.
- Schaefer says, "I want to be the best version of myself."
