Matthew Schaefer fantasy hockey outlook
Matthew Schaefer is a 19-year-old defenseman for the New York Islanders, currently on the top defense pair and on the first power play unit. Weighted over his last three seasons (71 games), he produces 0.70 points and 2.56 shots per game, a 58-point pace over 82 games. He is not on the injury report as of October 1, 2026.
- Team: New York Islanders
- Position: defenseman, #48, shoots left
- Even strength: top defense pair
- Power play: first power play unit
- Injury status: healthy
Matthew Schaefer fantasy stats
Per-game rates over the last three seasons (71 games), weighted toward the most recent season.
| Points per game | 0.70 |
|---|---|
| Goals per game | 0.31 |
| Assists per game | 0.39 |
| Power play points per game | 0.24 |
| Shots per game | 2.56 |
| Hits per game | 0.42 |
| Blocks per game | 1.25 |
| 82-game points pace at these rates | 58 |
| Ice time per game (last season) | 24:37 |
| Power play time per game (last season) | 2:58 |
Underlying play grades 93 out of 100 among defensemen (shots, scoring chances and ice time).
Quick answers
Is Matthew Schaefer injured?
No. Matthew Schaefer is not on the injury report as of October 1, 2026.
What line is Matthew Schaefer on?
Matthew Schaefer is on the New York Islanders top defense pair (lines updated October 1).
Is Matthew Schaefer on the power play?
Yes. He is on the New York Islanders first power play unit.
How many points per game does Matthew Schaefer average?
Weighted toward his most recent season, Matthew Schaefer averages 0.70 points, 0.24 power play points and 2.56 shots per game across 71 games over the last three seasons.