Matthew Schaefer Sets Record, Praised by Bo Horvat

New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer recorded a secondary assist on Bo Horvat's goal, bringing his season total to 22 points (8 goals, 13 assists) in 31 games. This achievement surpasses Petr Svoboda's 21 points (1984-85 w/ MTL) for the 10th most by an 18-year-old defenseman in a single season. Teammate Bo Horvat lauded Schaefer as 'phenomenal,' a 'dynamic' player who has 'completely changed our team in the best way.'