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Islanders Schaefer just the star NHL needs

Fansided | January 6, 2026

Related Topics: Auston Matthews, Connor Bedard, National Hockey League (NHL), New York Islanders

New York Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer is the star the NHL has been longing for over the last couple of decades.

Jan 3, 2026; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer (48) celebrates after scoring the winning goal in overtime against the Toronto Maple Leafs at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Salus-Imagn Images | Thomas Salus-Imagn Images

If there was anyone who could have spoiled Auston Matthews’ record-breaking game on Saturday, it was 18-year-old Islanders phenom Matthew Schaefer.

Matthews, a former first-overall pick, became the Maple Leafs’ all-time goal-scoring leader.

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