Age has clearly been just a number for 18-year-old Matthew Schaefer through his first two NHL games.
Recording his first NHL assist in his debut followed by his first goal in his home debut, the NY Islanders’ scintillating new defenseman’s most impressive stat has been his time on ice.
In just his second game, Schaefer played a staggering 26:08 - over seven minutes more than any other Islanders defenseman.
Schaefer is logging big minutes
Seeking a four-goal comeback in the third period, Patrick Roy turned to Schaefer down the stretch, as the youngster earned his minutes down the stretch.