- Age
- 19
- Height
- 6′3″
- Weight
- 193 lb
- Shoots
- L
- Born
- Hamilton, Ontario, CAN
- GP
- 6
- G
- 0
- A
- 6
- P
- 6
- +/-
- +2
- SOG
- 23
2026–27 regular season
Drafted 2025 · Round 1, #1 overall (NYI)
This season vs last
| Stat | 2026–27 | 2025–26 to Oct 14 | 2025–26 first 6 GP |
|---|---|---|---|
| GP | 6 | 3 | 6 |
| G | 0 | 1 | 2-2 |
| A | 6 | 2 | 5+1 |
| P | 6 | 3 | 7-1 |
| SOG | 23 | 13 | 19+4 |
| PPP | 2 | 1 | 3-1 |
| +/- | +2 | 0 | 0+2 |
| PIM | 2 | 0 | 0+2 |
| TOI/GP | 25:25 | 23:18+2:07 | 22:07+3:19 |
| SH% | 0.0 | 7.7-7.7 | 10.5-10.5 |
Regular season. Small numbers are this season’s change: green better, red worse. Totals are only compared over the same number of games; TOI/GP and SH% are compared in every column.
Shooting:Schaefer is shooting 0.0% (0 on 23 shots) against 10.4% over 2025–26, close to the usual rate.
Shot quality says 1.2 expected goals this season (G − xG -1.2).
Advanced · 2026–27
- CF%
- 49.1
- Share of 5v5 shot attempts while on ice
- xGF%
- 50.6
- Share of 5v5 expected goals while on ice
- Rel CF%
- +2.1
- vs. team with the player off ice
- PDO
- 1.071
- On-ice Sh% + Sv% (≈1.000 is average)
- ixG
- 1.2
- Individual expected goals
- G − xG
- -1.2
- Finishing above expectation
- OZS%
- 37.0
- Offensive-zone start share
- 5v5 TOI/GP
- 20:17
- Even-strength minutes per game
Shot attempts
50 attempts, attacking the net on the right. Filled = goal; bigger = higher expected-goal value.
How Schaefer is used
#48 · D · New York Islanders
Matthew Schaefer
How he’s used · 2026–27 · 5 games with shift charts
- Pair 1
- PP1
- Ice time / game
- 24:58
- 20:17 at 5v5
- Offensive-zone starts
- 37.0%
- of his 5v5 zone faceoffs
- Expected goals share
- 50.6%
- at 5v5 with him on
- Shot attempt share
- 49.1%
- at 5v5 with him on
Shift profile · against NHL defensemen
Average shift
Shifts that ran 60 seconds or longer
Shifts include power-play and penalty-kill time. Across the league, 5v5 shots go in nearly twice as often against a skater 80s+ into his shift.
Most-used linemates · 5v5
| Team | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026–27 | New York Islanders | 6 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| 2025–26 | New York Islanders | 82 | 23 | 36 | 59 |
| Opp | TOI | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 13 | vs VAN | 0 | 2 | 2 | +2 | 4 | 25:23 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | vs TBL | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 8 | 27:01 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | vs CHI | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 | 26:45 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | @ NYR | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 2 | 25:03 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | vs NJD | 0 | 2 | 2 | +2 | 2 | 20:34 |
| Wed, Sep 30 | @ TOR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27:45 |
| Team / League | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | Erie Otters · OHL | 17 | 7 | 15 | 22 |
| 2024–25 | Canada U18 · Hlinka Gretzky Cup | 5 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 2024–25 | Team CHL · Prospects Challenge | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2024–25 | Canada U20 · WJC-20 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023–24 | Erie Otters · OHL | 56 | 3 | 14 | 17 |
| 2023–24 | Canada White U17 · WHC-17 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2023–24 | Canada U18 · WJC-18 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 2023–24 (P) | Erie Otters · OHL | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2022–23 | Halton Hurricanes U16 AAA · SCTA U16 | 25 | 12 | 20 | 32 |
| 2022–23 | Team Ontario · CWG | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 2022–23 | Halton Hurricanes U16 AAA · OHL Cup | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2022–23 (P) | Halton Hurricanes U16 AAA · SCTA U16 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| 2021–22 | Hamilton Jr. Bulldogs U15 AAA · SCTA U15 | 31 | 17 | 34 | 51 |
| 2021–22 | Hamilton Jr. Bulldogs U16 AAA · SCTA U16 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021–22 | Draftday Selects U15 · WSI U15 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| 2021–22 (P) | Hamilton Steel U15 AAA · SCTA U15 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021–22 (P) | Hamilton Steel U16 AAA · SCTA U16 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Schaefer in the news
Matthew Schaefer is playing like a Norris defenseman alreadyMatthew Schaefer is already the Islanders' most relied-upon option, and that reliance will only grow.Eyes On Isles · 2026-10-14
Maccelli scores first goal with Islanders after Buium turnoverWatch as Zeev Buium’s pass is intercepted by Matthew Schaefer, who feeds Matias Maccelli for his first goal with the New York Islanders.Sportsnet Hockey (all hockey) · 2026-10-14
Why a loss to Matthew Schaefer's Islanders validates Canucks' directionSure, the Canucks had their fifth consecutive loss. But an elite superstar like Schaefer shows what's hopefully in their future.The Athletic - Vancouver Canucks · 2026-10-14
NHL Highlights: Islanders 3, Canucks 2Kyle Palmieri scored a pair of goals, including the game-winner, while Matthew Schaefer picked up two assists as the New York Islanders defeated the Vancouver Canucks 3-2.Sportsnet Hockey (all hockey) · 2026-10-14
Mathew Barzal Proves He Doesn't Need A Letter To Be A LeaderWhen the New York Islanders announced that Brayden Schenn and Matthew Schaefer were named alternate captains for the 2026-27 season, most fans loved it.The Hockey News - New York Islanders · 2026-10-13
Former Islanders Defenseman Signs Two-Year Deal In EuropeThe New York Islanders are in the midst of a transitional year, as they look to retool on the fly into being a contender around Matthew Schaefer.The Hockey News - New York Islanders · 2026-10-12