ELMONT, N.Y. -- Matthew Schaefer had a goal and an assist for the New York Islanders in a 4-3 win against the San Jose Sharks at UBS Arena on Tuesday.

Schaefer, the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, extended his point streak to six games (two goals, four assists) to become the second defenseman in NHL history with at least one point in each of his first six career games, joining Marek Zidlicky (six games from Oct. 9-23, 2003). It was also the first multipoint game of his NHL career.

“I love winning. I hate losing. It's even more fun winning with this team and this group of guys,” Schaefer said when asked about extending his streak. “After the game, there's a lot of happy guys in the room, and you feel good. But honestly, I mean, now we go back to work again, practice tomorrow, and t

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