ELMONT, NY --New York Islanders No. 1 overall pick Matthew Schaefer reached the 20-point mark on Thursday night against the Colorado Avalanche. 

He recorded the primary assist on Bo Horvat's goal at 6:58 of the second period and now has eight goals and 12 assists on the season:

Schaefer 🍎 helps Horvat 🚨to his 17th goal.

Schaefer has 20 points. #islespic.twitter.com/Nh24SpzpWZ

— The Elmonters (@TheElmonters) December 5, 2025

With the assist, he tied Montreal Canadiens' Ivan Demidov and Anaheim Ducks' Beckett Sennecke for the rookie point lead (20).