"Matthew Schaefer led the way again with a goal and an assist, becoming only the second defenseman in NHL history to open his career with a six-game point streak (joining Marek Zidlicky, 2003). He is also just the second Islander ever to do so, matching Bob Bourne in 1974. Schaefer is now tied with Bo Horvat for the team lead with seven points."
"Beyond the numbers, this was the kind of win that tilts mood and meaning. The Islanders beat a team they needed to beat, got stars to produce when needed, and again rode an 18-year-old rookie who keeps erasing the line between hype and proof. Three straight wins don't clinch anything - but they change everything about how this season feels."
The New York Islanders defeated the San Jose Sharks 4-3 at UBS Arena, snapping an 0-3-0 start and extending their win streak to three games. Matthew Schaefer had a goal and an assist, opening his career with a six-game point streak and tying Bo Horvat for the team lead with seven points. Horvat, Casey Cizikas, and Emil Heineman also scored, while Ilya Sorokin stopped 33 shots in a strong performance. Collin Graf, Adam Gaudette and Macklin Celebrini scored for San Jose; rookie Michael Misa collected his first NHL point.
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