A teenage forward has extended his NHL ice-time streak to 78 consecutive games, surpassing the longest single-season mark by a teenager since official records began. His endurance has also set a franchise record for the team, highlighting an unprecedented physical and mental stamina at such a young age. The feat underscores a rare blend of durability and performance in the league’s most grueling schedule. Analysts are examining how his workload compares to historical benchmarks in professional hockey.

Schaefer has played at least 20:00 in 78 straight games; it is the longest streak in NHL history by a teenager in a single season since ice-time became official and the longest by an Islander since ...