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Matthew Schaefer’s incredible rookie season continues to get more and more historic, as the New York Islanders defenseman has tied the record for most goals by a rookie defenseman in a single season. Associated Press News: Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer ties Brian Leetch’s NHL record for goals by a rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer of the New York Islanders tied the NHL record for the most goals by a rookie defenseman by scoring his 23rd of the season to match Hall of Famer Brian Leetch’s mark. Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer ties Brian Leetch’s NHL record for goals by a rookie defenseman Front Office Sports on MSN: 18-year-old Matthew Schaefer has the hockey world in his thrall Yahoo Sports: Pete DeBoer On First Game Coaching Islanders Rookie Phenom Matthew Schaefer CBS Sports: Matthew Schaefer matches record for goals by rookie defenseman as Islanders top Leafs 5-3 Matthew Schaefer tied the NHL record for goals by a rookie defenseman, and the Islanders defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-3 on Thursday night in Peter DeBoer’s first game as New York's coach.