Matthew Schaefer
#48 · Defence · New York Islanders
- 6'3" · 193 lb
- Shoots L
- Born September 4, 2007 in Hamilton
- Drafted 2025, round 1, #1 by NYI
2026-27 season
- GP
- 6
- G
- 0
- A
- 6
- P
- 6
- +/-
- 2
- PIM
- 2
- Shots
- 23
- PPG
- 0
Career totals
| Totals | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular season | 88 | 23 | 42 | 65 | 15 | 40 |
Season by season
| Season | Team | League | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 Regular season | New York Islanders | NHL | 6 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| 2025-26 Regular season | New York Islanders | NHL | 82 | 23 | 36 | 59 | 13 | 38 |
| 2024-25 Regular season | Canada U20 | WJC-20 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024-25 Regular season | Team CHL | Prospects Challenge | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024-25 Regular season | Canada U18 | Hlinka Gretzky Cup | 5 | 2 | 4 | 6 | — | 0 |
| 2024-25 Regular season | Erie Otters | OHL | 17 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 21 | 8 |
| 2023-24 Playoffs | Erie Otters | OHL | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 2023-24 Regular season | Canada U18 | WJC-18 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 2 |
| 2023-24 Regular season | Canada White U17 | WHC-17 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | — | 6 |
| 2023-24 Regular season | Erie Otters | OHL | 56 | 3 | 14 | 17 | -2 | 16 |
| 2022-23 Playoffs | Halton Hurricanes U16 AAA | SCTA U16 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 14 | — | 0 |
| 2022-23 Regular season | Halton Hurricanes U16 AAA | OHL Cup | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022-23 Regular season | Team Ontario | CWG | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | — | 4 |
| 2022-23 Regular season | Halton Hurricanes U16 AAA | SCTA U16 | 25 | 12 | 20 | 32 | — | 14 |
| 2021-22 Playoffs | Hamilton Steel U16 AAA | SCTA U16 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 |
| 2021-22 Playoffs | Hamilton Steel U15 AAA | SCTA U15 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 |
| 2021-22 Regular season | Draftday Selects U15 | WSI U15 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 7 | — | — |
| 2021-22 Regular season | Hamilton Jr. Bulldogs U16 AAA | SCTA U16 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 |
| 2021-22 Regular season | Hamilton Jr. Bulldogs U15 AAA | SCTA U15 | 31 | 17 | 34 | 51 | — | 14 |
Last 5 games
| Date | Matchup | TOI | Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 12, 2026 | NYI vs VAN | 25:23 TOI | 0 G · 2 A · 2 +/- |
| October 9, 2026 | NYI vs TBL | 27:01 TOI | 0 G · 1 A · -1 +/- |
| October 7, 2026 | NYI vs CHI | 26:45 TOI | 0 G · 1 A · 1 +/- |
| October 5, 2026 | NYI vs NYR | 25:03 TOI | 0 G · 0 A · -2 +/- |
| October 2, 2026 | NYI vs NJD | 20:34 TOI | 0 G · 2 A · 2 +/- |
NHL EDGE · 2026-27
Tracking data from the NHL's EDGE system, with the league average and the player's percentile beside every number.
Top shot speed
95.8 mph
October 5, 2026 · NYI 2 – NYR 5
Top skating speed
23.0 mph
September 29, 2026 · NYI 1 – TOR 2
20+ mph bursts
31
Distance skated
23.5 mi
Distance in a game
4.3 mi
September 29, 2026 · NYI 1 – TOR 2
Shots and goals by location
| Location | Shots | Goals | Sh% | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All locations | 23 | 0 | 0.0% | 51st |
| High-danger | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | 0th |
| Mid-range | 8 | 0 | 0.0% | 70th |
| Long-range | 14 | 0 | 0.0% | 79th |
Zone time
| Zone | Share | League avg | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offensive zone | 46.9% | 41.5% | 93rd |
| Neutral zone | 17.6% | 18.3% | 33rd |
| Defensive zone | 35.4% | 40.2% | 93rd |
HockeyDesk coverage
- Zeev Buium struggles as Vancouver Canucks drop fifth straight game
- Schaefer, Demidov and Dobes Earn Spots on NHL All-Rookie Team Source
- Matthew Schaefer Emerges as Islanders' Future After Historic Rookie Campaign Source
- Schaefer’s Record Night Lifts Islanders Over Maple Leafs; Toronto Drops Fifth Straight Source
- Schaefer Matches Rookie-Defenseman Goal Record with 23rd Source
- Schenn, Schaefer Spark Islanders' Comeback to Top Panthers 5-2 Source
- Schaefer Anticipates Big Hometown Crowd for Toronto Homecoming Source