Matthew Schaefer — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Matthew Schaefer is an NHL defenseman for the New York Islanders. In the 2025-26 season Matthew Schaefer has 23 goals, 36 assists and 59 points in 82 games, worth 12.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | New York Islanders |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 186 lb |
| Draft | 2025 — Round 1, Pick 1 — NYI |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 23 | 36 | 59 | +13 | 38 | 221 | 10.4% | 24:41 | 50.5% | 17.7 | 0.5 | 12.7 | 2.27 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +6.5 | -1.7 | +2.8 | +1.1 |
League percentile rank: points 88th, GAR 94th, WAR 94th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 23 | 36 | 59 | 12.7 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Matthew Schaefer has been worth 12.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 94th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+6.5 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-1.7).
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Matthew Schaefer's GAR this season?
Matthew Schaefer has been worth 12.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 94th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Matthew Schaefer have this season?
Matthew Schaefer has 23 goals and 36 assists for 59 points in 82 games this season.
Is Matthew Schaefer a good defenseman?
Matthew Schaefer ranks in the 94th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (12.7) in the 2025-26 season.