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Blue Jackets Have Wins Streak Cut Short by the New York Islanders
Matthew Schaefer, 18, scored two goals as the youngest NHL defenseman with a multi-goal game, helping the Islanders win 3-2 and recording five goals in 12 games.
- On Sunday, Matthew Schaefer had two goals in a 3-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, adding another milestone to his fast start with the New York Islanders.
- The 18-year-old Matthew Schaefer, who turned 18 on Sept. 5, became the youngest NHL defenseman with a multigoal game, surpassing Hall of Famer Bobby Orr and ranking third youngest behind Jordan Staal and Pierre Turgeon.
- Schaefer said, `Teammates, I just have to rely on them`, and Holmstrom said Schaefer is super poised.
- New York improved to 6-5-1 overall and 4-2-0 at home, and will host the Boston Bruins Tuesday in Elmont.
- A former Erie Otters junior, Matthew Schaefer is now manning the point on New York's power play, logging major minutes and drawing chants from the UBS Arena crowd.
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Big promise Matthew Schaefer made NHL history when his New York Islanders defeated Columbus 3-2 last night.
·Finland
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New York Islanders 18-year-old defenseman Matthew Schaefer is charming in the NHL.
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D Schaefer, 18, authors historic multigoal game
New York's Matthew Schaefer, 18, added yet another milestone to his fast start with the Islanders on Sunday night, scoring two goals in a 3-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets, to become the youngest defenseman in NHL history with a multigoal game.
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Islanders' Matthew Schaefer becomes youngest NHL defenseman with multigoal game
Matthew Schaefer has added another milestone to his fast start with the New York Islanders. Schaefer had two goals in a 3-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
·United States
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Leaning Left12Leaning Right0Center9Last UpdatedBias Distribution57% Left
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- 57% of the sources lean Left
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