It may be early in his young NHL career, but so far in a short sample size, the New York Islanders are getting everything and then some from Matthew Schaefer .

Shaefer was the projected consensus first overall selection in the 2025 NHL Draft, and the Islanders indeed made him the top pick. And his most recent performance on Sunday against the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets at UBS Arena had a couple of his special roommates celebrating. Schaefer scored twice as part of New York's dramatic 3-2 victory over Columbus, including the game-tying tally with just 67 seconds remaining in regulation and his team down by a goal.

Shaefer currently lives with the family of former Islanders forward Matt Martin, whose kids were seen cheering on his two-goal performance on Sunday.

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