NEW YORK (AP) — Matthew Schaefer had a goal and an assist, and the New York Islanders beat the winless San Jose Sharks 4-3 on Tuesday night to win their third straight after dropping their first three games of the season.

Bo Horvat, Casey Cizikas and Emil Heineman also scored for New York. Ilya Sorokin made 33 saves. Schaefer extended his point streak to six games and is tied with Horvat for the team lead with seven points.

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