Matthew Schaefer
D Shoots: L ⟷ 6'2" ⚖ 183 lbs 🗓 2007-09-05 📍 Hamilton, ON, Canada
01 / SEASON GRADE
Performance vs Expectation
02 / SEASON STATS
2026-2027 Season
17 GP
5 Goals
12 Assists
17 Points
-4 +/-
12 PIM
0 PPG
5 PPP
62 SOG
8.1 S%
12 Hits
27:02 TOI/GP
04 / PLAYOFFS
Career Playoffs
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | +/− | PIM | PPG | SOG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NONE | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
05 / ADVANCED
Advanced Stats
All values from the 2026-2027 regular season. Metrics not tracked that season are shown as —.
2.2 P/60 Points per 60 min
0.7 G/60 Goals per 60 min
17.4 CF/60 Shot attempts/60
133 SAtt Shot attempts
— FO% Faceoff win %
0.54 TK/GV 15 TK / 28 GV
15 BLK Blocked shots
1 GWG Game winners
1 OTG Overtime goals
07 / PUCKY EXCLUSIVE
Unique Metrics
Pucky-exclusive analytics derived from raw data
70.6% 1° Pts % 12 primary pts
40.0% Clutch 2 GWG+OTG
58s Shift Avg 475 total shifts
0.28 SAtt/Shift Shot generation rate
0.9 PEN/60 7 penalties
09 / GAME-LEVEL
Game-Level Analytics
Based on 17 games this season
Consistency Score
0.77 Std dev of pts/game (lower = more consistent)
Hot Streaks
0 No multi-point streaks
Cold Streaks
0 No pointless streaks
Home vs Away Splits
| Split | GP | G | A | PTS | SOG | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Home | 9 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 35 | 1.11 |
| ✈️ Away | 8 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 27 | 0.88 |
10 / GAME LOG
Last 10 Games
| Date | Opp | Score | G | A | PTS | +/− | SOG | HIT | BLK | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-10 | @  SJS | L 2-3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 30:51 |
| 2026-11-08 |  NJD | L 4-5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 23:37 |
| 2026-11-06 |  CAR | L 3-5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 30:01 |
| 2026-10-31 |  EDM | L 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 24:33 |
| 2026-10-30 | @  MIN | W 4-3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 30:01 |
| 2026-10-28 | @  NSH | W 4-3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 32:16 |
| 2026-10-25 | @  DAL | L 3-6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 26:16 |
| 2026-10-22 |  LAK | L 2-3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 29:24 |
| 2026-10-20 |  ANA | W 3-2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 25:39 |
| 2026-10-17 | @  TOR | W 4-1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 24:21 |
PUCKY COVERAGE
Matthew Schaefer in the news
Analysis · The Islanders Finally Stopped Wasting SorokinLast season the Islanders' goaltenders saved 40 goals for a team that could not finish. This season the finishing is neutral, Matthew Schaefer is playing 27 minutes a…
Analysis · Mathew Barzal Is Quietly One of Hockey's Best Drivers. Ilya Sorokin Is the Reason Nobody Noticed.The Islanders looked respectable, but they were a 48 percent team saved by one of the best goalie seasons in hockey. Mathew Barzal drove a plus-16 on-off underneath it…
Analysis · The Islanders Are About to Bet Big on Matthew Schaefer. The Numbers Say Bet Bigger.New York's young defenceman is reportedly in line for a franchise-altering extension. For a 59-point season that dragged a weak team uphill, the data says he has earned…- Analysis · Season Review #19: New York Islanders - Schaefer Tied the NHL Rookie D Goal Record, Sorokin Led the League in Shutouts, 10-0 in Overtime, Roy Fired With Nine Days Left
- Recap · Florida's Second-Period decline Shows Why Their Playoff Window Is Closing FastMatthew Tkachuk scored twice in the first period Saturday night at UBS Arena, staking the Florida Panthers to a 2-0 lead that felt like the kind of early statement a…
- Recap · Matthew Schaefer's Two-Assist Night Shows Why the Islanders' Defense Is Finally Ready for AprilMatthew Schaefer collected two assists Thursday night at UBS Arena, orchestrating the New York Islanders' 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars from the blue line with the…
- Recap · Ottawa's Third-Period Forecheck Is Becoming a Playoff-Caliber WeaponThe Ottawa Senators outshot the New York Islanders 11-1 in the third period Thursday night at Canadian Tire Centre, a territorial dominance so complete it turned a 1-1…
- Recap · The New York Islanders Were Down 3-0 After Two Periods. Then They Remembered They're a Playoff Team.There are comebacks, and then there are statements. What the New York Islanders did to the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night at Enterprise Center falls squarely in the…
Matthew Schaefer — frequently asked
- Is Matthew Schaefer still in the NHL?
- Yes. Matthew Schaefer is on the New York Islanders roster.
- Is Matthew Schaefer having a good season?
- Matthew Schaefer has 5G-12A-17P in 17 games (2026-2027), an 84-point pace over 84. For a top-pairing defenseman, that grades as A+: an MVP-tier pace. Over his last 10, he has 5G and 6A (11 pts).
- How is Matthew Schaefer playing lately?
- Across his last 10 games, Matthew Schaefer has 5 goals and 6 assists (11 points, 1.10 per game) versus a season rate of 1.00. He is roughly steady.
- How many goals does Matthew Schaefer have in 2026-2027?
- Matthew Schaefer has 5 goals in 17 games during the 2026-2027 NHL season with the New York Islanders.
- How many points does Matthew Schaefer have this season?
- Matthew Schaefer has 17 points (5 goals, 12 assists) in 17 games in the 2026-2027 season.
- How many points is Matthew Schaefer on pace for?
- Through 17 games in 2026-2027, Matthew Schaefer is on pace for 84 points over the full 84-game season (17 so far).
- What is Matthew Schaefer's career high in points?
- Matthew Schaefer's career high is 59 points — 23G and 36A in 82 games in 2025-2026.
- What team is Matthew Schaefer on?
- Matthew Schaefer currently plays for the New York Islanders in the NHL.
- Is Matthew Schaefer playing tonight?
- The New York Islanders play next on November 13, 2026, on the road against the Los Angeles Kings.
- How old is Matthew Schaefer?
- Matthew Schaefer is 19 years old. He was born on September 5, 2007.
- Where is Matthew Schaefer from?
- Matthew Schaefer is from Hamilton, ON, Canada.
- How much does Matthew Schaefer weigh?
- Matthew Schaefer weighs 183 lb (83 kg).
- What position does Matthew Schaefer play?
- Matthew Schaefer plays defenseman for the New York Islanders.
- Does Matthew Schaefer shoot left or right?
- Matthew Schaefer shoots left-handed.
- How many career points does Matthew Schaefer have?
- Matthew Schaefer has 76 career NHL points in 99 regular-season games.