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Exclusive: Matthew Schaefer Relives His First NHL Goal

Stefen Rosner spoke to the 18-year-old less than 12 hours after sending UBS Arena into a frenzy.

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ELMONT, NY — On Saturday night, New York Islanders No. 1 overall pick Matthew Schaefer sent UBS Arena into a frenzy after scoring his first career NHL goal.

About 12 or so hours later, Schaefer was back on the ice where the magic happened, as the Islanders held a team practice there ahead of their Monday matinee against the reigning President Trophy-winning Winnipeg Jets.

After the skate, I caught up with Schaef to ask him some questions about the goal and the moment:

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