Overview
- The 18-year-old defenseman logged an assist on Bo Horvat’s game-winning power-play goal in a 4-2 win over the Oilers to extend his streak.
- Schaefer has one goal and three assists through his first four NHL games, recording a point in each contest.
- Horvat registered a hat trick, Mathew Barzal added two points, and David Rittich made 31 saves in his Islanders debut for the team’s first win of the season.
- Roy said it is only a matter of time before Schaefer becomes a regular on the top power-play unit after initially being used outside that group.
- The 2025 first-overall pick is building early momentum despite questions entering camp following a broken collarbone that limited his final junior season.