Like with any first overall pick, there were high expectations around New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer . But the 18-year-old has surpassed every expectation. The Islanders beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3 on Tuesday, partly due to Schaefer's goal and assist, which helped him set an NHL record.

“Matthew Schaefer ties NHL record for the longest point streak to begin a career by a defenceman at 6 games,” Sportsnet Stats posted.

Schaefer's offensive day started with a secondary assist in the first period. He fed Mathew Barzal, who found Bo Horvat for the power-play goal. It was Schaefer's fifth assist of the season, third power-play point, and continued the point streak. Expand Tweet

The goal was key, as it tied the game shortly after the Sharks took an early lead. The Island

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