Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer scores first goal of NHL career

Matthew Schaefer has already notched the first goal of his NHL career.

Late in the third period during Saturday’s game against the Capitals, Schaefer was able to tap the puck past Washington goalie Logan Thompson after a pileup formed near the net.

Schaefer, 18, slammed his body against the glass in celebrating after scoring, as he was met with a loud roar from fans at UBS Arena.

The goal was the second of the night for the Islanders, with Anthony Duclair storing earlier in the match.