The New York Islanders are just two games into the season, and rookie Matthew Schaefer is already making an impact. Schaefer had his first NHL point in his first game of the season, and he took it a step further in game two against the Washington Capitals. The rookie now has his first goal of his NHL career. Expand Tweet

Late in the third period, with the Capitals leading 4-1, the Islanders were on the powerplay. A loose puck was being scrambled for in front of Caps goaltender Logan Thompson when Schaefer dove for the puck, poking it into the back of the net. This gives the rookie blueliner two points in two games so far in his career.

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