Matthew Schaefer continued the impressive start to his NHL career Tuesday night, scoring the winning goal and collecting two points to help the New York Islanders earn a 4-3 win over the San Jose Sharks in Elmont, N.Y.

Schaefer, an 18-year-old who was the No. 1 overall pick in the June draft, has at least one point in each of his first six games, tying him with Marek Zidlicky (2003-04) for the longest career-opening streak by a defenseman in NHL history.

Bo Horvat, Casey Cizikas and Emil Heineman also scored for the Islanders, who have won three straight after losing their first three games in regulation. New York goalie Ilya Sorokin made 33 saves.

Collin Graf had a goal and an assist for the Sharks, who remained the NHL's lone winless team at 0-4-2. San Jose has endured a season-openin

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