Islanders Rookie Defenseman Matthew Schaefer Reaches 50-Point Mark vs. Senators
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New York Islanders No. 1 overall pick Matthew Schaefer recorded his 50th point of the season Thursday night at 4:45 of the second period against the Ottawa Senators.
What looked like his goal — it's currently being credited to Emil Heineman — may be an assist, but it's still point No. 50.
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Schaefer. 50-point club. #Islespic.twitter.com/h3P793XRRk
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With the assist, Schaefer became the second 18-year-old defenseman in NHL history to record 50 points in a season, following Phil Housley (57 in 1982-83).
He also became the fourth Islanders rookie defenseman to record 50 points in a season.