The numbers jumped off the screen and has the hockey world buzzing.
A viral graphic from SportsLogicIQ lit up hockey social media on Friday, putting into perspective just how extraordinary New York Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer’s start has been. Islanders fans already knew they were watching something special — four games, four points, heavy minutes, and trust from coach Patrick Roy on both special teams. But the deeper analytics painted a picture that made even neutral observers stop scrolling.
According to the SportsLogicIQ data, Schaefer ranks among the NHL’s elite defensemen across multiple categories: Offensive Zone Possession: 0:57 per game (3rd), Zone Exits: 7.