Name: Schaefer scores 50th point to become youngest defenseman in NHL history to reach the mark · Mar 19, 2026
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Description: Matthew Schaefer notched his 50th point with the opening goal of the game against Ottawa on March 19, 2026, becoming the youngest defenseman in NHL history to reach the mark at 18 years and 195 days old — surpassing Phil Housley's previous benchmark. With 21 goals on the season, Schaefer is now just two away from tying Brian Leetch's NHL record of 23 goals by a rookie defenseman set in 1988-89.

Matthew Schaefer notched his 50th point with the opening goal of the game against Ottawa on March 19, 2026, becoming the youngest defenseman in NHL history to reach the mark at 18 years and 195 days old — surpassing Phil Housley's previous benchmark. With 21 goals on the season, Schaefer is now just two away from tying Brian Leetch's NHL record of 23 goals by a rookie defenseman set in 1988-89.