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- Matthew Schaefer of the New York Islanders tied the NHL record for most goals by a rookie defenseman with his 23rd on April 10, 2026, versus the Toronto Maple Leafs.
- The milestone matches the mark set by Brian Leetch in the 1988-89 season.
- Despite a scoring drought since March 21, he remains a Calder Trophy contender with 59 points this season at 18 years old.
