Matthew Schaefer Sets NHL Record for Ice-Time by an 18-Year-Old

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Islanders rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer made history in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Kings, logging 29:24 of ice time to set a new NHL record for an 18-year-old. Despite missing time in the penalty box, he surpassed Rasmus Dahlin's previous record of 29:15. Schaefer contributed his 28th assist and 48th point of the season, recorded three shots on 10 attempts, and added a block while helping the Islanders outshoot the Kings 12-9 during his 21:52 of 5-on-5 play.