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
10 GP
1 Goals
8 Assists
9 Points
+1 +/-
6 PIM
0 PPG
3 PPP
41 SOG
2.4 S%
5 Hits
26:13 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 —.
2.1 P/60 Points per 60 min
0.2 G/60 Goals per 60 min
19.5 CF/60 Shot attempts/60
85 SAtt Shot attempts
— FO% Faceoff win %
0.81 TK/GV 13 TK / 16 GV
7 BLK Blocked shots
0 GWG Game winners
0 OTG Overtime goals
07 / PUCKY EXCLUSIVE
Unique Metrics
Pucky-exclusive analytics derived from raw data
66.7% 1° Pts % 6 primary pts
0.0% Clutch 0 GWG+OTG
58s Shift Avg 272 total shifts
0.31 SAtt/Shift Shot generation rate
0.9 PEN/60 4 penalties
09 / GAME-LEVEL
Game-Level Analytics
Based on 10 games this season
Consistency Score
0.70 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 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 28 | 1.33 |
| ✈️ Away | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0.25 |
10 / GAME LOG
Last 10 Games
| Date | Opp | Score | G | A | PTS | +/− | SOG | HIT | BLK | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2026-10-15 | @  OTT | L 1-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 29:29 |
| 2026-10-13 |  VAN | W 3-2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | +2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 25:23 |
| 2026-10-10 |  TBL | L 3-5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 27:07 |
| 2026-10-08 |  CHI | W 4-1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 26:43 |
| 2026-10-06 | @  NYR | L 2-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 25:03 |
| 2026-10-03 |  NJD | W 6-0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | +2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 20:34 |
| 2026-09-30 | @ TOR | L 1-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 27:45 |
PUCKY COVERAGE
Matthew Schaefer in the news
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…
- Recap · The New York Islanders Beat San Jose With Faceoffs, But That's Not the Real StoryThe New York Islanders won 55.2% of their faceoffs against the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night, which should have translated into territorial control and shot…
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 1G-8A-9P in 10 games (2026-2027), a 76-point pace over 84. For a top-pairing defenseman, that grades as A+: an MVP-tier pace. Over his last 10, he has 2G and 7A (9 pts).
- How is Matthew Schaefer playing lately?
- Across his last 10 games, Matthew Schaefer has 2 goals and 7 assists (9 points, 0.90 per game) versus a season rate of 0.90. He is roughly steady.
- How many goals does Matthew Schaefer have in 2026-2027?
- Matthew Schaefer has 1 goals in 10 games during the 2026-2027 NHL season with the New York Islanders.
- How many points does Matthew Schaefer have this season?
- Matthew Schaefer has 9 points (1 goals, 8 assists) in 10 games in the 2026-2027 season.
- How many points is Matthew Schaefer on pace for?
- Through 10 games in 2026-2027, Matthew Schaefer is on pace for 76 points over the full 84-game season (9 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 October 25, 2026, on the road against the Dallas Stars.
- 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 68 career NHL points in 92 regular-season games.