The New York Islanders have dropped to 0-3-0 on the season, but they have a bright spot. Matthew Schaefer scored his first NHL goal in game two and extended his points streak in game three against the Winnipeg Jets. With an assist in the game with the Jets, his three-game point streak to start his career has now made Islanders history.

According to Islanders home telecast Statistician Eric Hornick, Schaefer made history by recording points in his first three games. It is the most consecutive games for an Islanders defender with a point to start a career. Still, this is a long way from team and NHL records. His three straight games with a point place him tied for 70th all-time to start an NHL career.

The Islanders host the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday. A point in that game would ti

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