Ties Franchise Rookie Record With Two-Assist Performance

Matthew Schaefer continued his historic rookie campaign in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Dallas Stars, recording two assists. With these points, the 18-year-old defenseman reached 54 points on the season, tying Hall of Famer Denis Potvin for the second-most points by a rookie defenseman in Islanders franchise history. Schaefer remains a central figure in the team's offensive production and serves as the face of the franchise during their current playoff chase.