Matthew Schaefer

Hockey

Defense

About

Matthew Schaefer is a hockey defenseman for the New York Islanders in the NHL. Matthew Schaefer wears #48, stands 6' 2" and weighs 186 lbs, is 18 years old. Use this profile for current stats, career history, and recent New York Islanders videos and podcast mentions tied to Matthew Schaefer. Spot Sports connects Matthew Schaefer's structured profile facts with New York Islanders team context, NHL schedule context, video clips, podcast episodes, and watch links so the page works as a useful starting point instead of a bare roster record.

Career Journey

2025

New York Islanders

NHL

Current

Defense • #48 • active

Current Season

PTS

+/-

PIM

Career Stats

Season	Team	G	A	PTS	+/-	GP	PIM	SOG
2025-26	NYI	23	36	59	13	82	38	222

Latest Videos

FULL GAME REPLAY: Schaefer Leads OT Comeback | Maple Leafs vs. Islanders | January 3, 2026

NHL

Matthew Schaefer's BEST Attribute? 🤔

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Matthew Schaefer Answers Questions From Admin Before He Knew He Won The Calder Memorial Trophy.

New York Islanders

Pre Calder Trophy, Post Calder Trophy: Matthew Schaefer

New York Islanders

Matthew Schaefer Sends a Message to Isles Nation After Winning the Calder Memorial Trophy

New York Islanders

Matthew Schaefer Shops at Belmont Park Village for an Outfit for Good Morning America

New York Islanders

Latest Podcast Episodes

CELEBRATION: Looking Back at the Last Decade of Islanders Hockey on Our 10th Anniversary Special

Locked On Islanders - Daily Podcast On The New York Islanders

Cal Clutterbuck on the Forecheck: Vegas Sweeps, Avs in Disarray and Hutson Getting Targeted.

NHL Unscripted with Virk and Demers

#74 - Comparaison des 6 meilleurs défenseurs + 5 attaquants de puissance

Briser la glace

PATIENT REBUILD: New York Islanders Must WAIT for Matthew Schaefer & Cal Ritchie to Boost Scoring

Locked On Islanders - Daily Podcast On The New York Islanders

GAME-CHANGER: New York Islanders Pursue Simon Nemec, Could SHAPE Future With Major Blue Line Trade

Locked On Islanders - Daily Podcast On The New York Islanders

Tony Granato on the Call: Conference Final Previews, Coaching Carousel and Porter Martone at the Worlds.

NHL Unscripted with Virk and Demers

Frequently asked

What team does Matthew Schaefer play for?

Matthew Schaefer currently plays for the New York Islanders in the NHL as a defenseman, wearing jersey number 48.

Where can I watch Matthew Schaefer play?

Matthew Schaefer's live games follow the New York Islanders schedule. Open the New York Islanders watch calculator for ZIP-specific streaming options, then check the NHL schedule for the exact game card when listings are available.

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What is the latest Matthew Schaefer video or podcast?

Latest video: "FULL GAME REPLAY: Schaefer Leads OT Comeback | Maple Leafs vs. Islanders | January 3, 2026" from NHL; Latest podcast: "CELEBRATION: Looking Back at the Last Decade of Islanders Hockey on Our 10th Anniversary Special" from Locked On Islanders - Daily Podcast On The New York Islanders. This profile currently has 10 videos and 14 podcast episodes tagged to Matthew Schaefer.