Adam Gaudette and Macklin Celebrini both scored early first-period goals at Madison Square Garden, with Celebrini’s goal at the 6:17 mark giving the Sharks a two-goal lead. Just before Celebrini’s goal, Sharks winger Ryan Reaves and Rangers forward Matt Rempe renewed acquaintances in a marquee fight between two of the NHL’s true heavyweights.

The San Jose Sharks face the New York Islanders on Tuesday night, and the Sharks head coach had some thoughts on No. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer.

The New Jersey Devils will face the San Jose Sharks tonight in Newark as they look to extend their winning streak to seven games.

Celebrini, the Sharks' 19-year-old center, will get the full Schaefer experience Tuesday when San Jose plays the New York Islanders and their 18-year-old rookie defenseman at UBS Arena (7 p.m. ET; MSGSN, NBCSCA).

San Jose Sharks (0-4-2) are in 31st place in NHL standings as they prepare to face New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden

The New Jersey Devils will try to stretch their winning streak to seven games when they host the San Jose Sharks on Friday evening.

On Friday night, the New Jersey Devils faced off against the San Jose Sharks at Prudential Center in pursuit of their seventh consecutive win. Earlier this week, they defeated both the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Minnesota Wild in thrilling back-to-back contests.