Matthew Schaefer has arrived.
It didn't take long for the No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft to make his mark on the Island.
Schaefer connected with veteran winger Jonathan Drouin midway through the first period of the Islanders' season opener Thursday night in Pittsburgh for the team's opening goal of the season.
The 18-year-old found a cutting Drouin in the slot, who fired it by Triston Jarry for the one-time goal.
He is now the youngest defenseman in NHL history to record a point in his league debut.
Schaefer impressed on both ends of the ice throughout training camp and preseason action, and now he's quickly carried over that success into the regular season.
First NHL game ✅
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First NHL point ✅
Matthew Schaefer picks up the assist for his first point! #NHLFaceOffpic.twitter.com/MKdVqqZAq1