NEW YORK, NY -- New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer found himself back in the record book on Thursday night against the New York Rangers. 

At 18:53 of the second period, Schaefer wired a wrister over the right pad of a screened Jonathan Quick to give the Islanders a 2-0:

First goal against #NYR for Schaefer #Islespic.twitter.com/cPUaXQi3gT

— The Elmonters (@TheElmonters) January 30, 2026

With that goal, Schaefer passed hockey legend Bobby Orr for the second-most goals by an 18-year-old defenseman in franchise history. 

He is now three goals shy of tying Phil Housley's record of 17 for the most ever by an 18-year-old defenseman. 

Schaefer now has 36 points (14 goals, 22 assists) in 54 games played this season.