Matthew Schaefer, Islanders set sights on Panthers

At some point, Matthew Schaefer's standout debut season may see him break the team record for points by a rookie defenseman.

Of greater urgency for the New York Islanders is improving their position in a crowded Eastern Conference playoff race. The next chance for that occurs Saturday afternoon when the Islanders (41-27-5, 87 points) host the Florida Panthers in Elmont, N.Y.

Schaefer notched two assists in the Islanders' 2-1 home win over the Dallas Stars on Thursday. He set up Bo...