As if the kid wasn't impressive enough already, Matthew Schaefer is finding himself atop NHL leaderboards almost a month into the season.
Tonight's 3-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets was one of the more exciting games for the NY Islanders in some time, with the comeback win being one that they've typically found themselves on the wrong side of.
Schaefer leads all NHL d-men in goals
Scheafer's power play goal in the first period was the result of an onslaught from the Isles, seeing them leading after the first stanza. After falling behind late, Schaefer's second goal of the night knotted the score at two, destined for OT before Simon Holmstrom's game-winner with 38 seconds remaining.