Top Pick Matthew Schaefer Makes NHL History with Overtime Winner for Islanders

Matthew Schaefer, the No. 1 overall pick in this year's NHL draft, made history by becoming the youngest player to score an overtime goal in a regular-season NHL game. At just 18 years and 70 days old, Schaefer's slap shot 2:08 into overtime secured a 3-2 victory for the New York Islanders against the Utah Mammoth. This achievement surpassed Sidney Crosby's previous record set at 18 years and 101 days. Schaefer now leads all NHL rookies with 15 points. His clutch goal marked the Islanders' third consecutive extra-time win and their fourth straight victory overall, improving their record to 10-6-2 despite playing on the second night of a back-to-back. The Islanders also successfully killed five of six power-play opportunities.