Fansided · Oct 22, 2025
NY Islanders earn third straight win behind Matthew Schaefer's first multi-point game
San Jose Sharks v New York Islanders | Bruce Bennett/GettyImagesThe New York Islanders beat the San Jose Sharks 4–3 on Tuesday night at UBS Arena, extending their winning streak to three games after an 0–3–0 start and restoring early-season footing that felt shaky a week ago.
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.