What’s been encouraging for the Sharks is seeing Will Smith and William Eklund raise their games as well. Smith’s four-point night against the New York Rangers, capped by his goal in overtime, matched a career-high, and Eklund has four points in his last two games. He had eight shots in his first four games and 14 shots in his previous four.

The San Jose Sharks’ game against the New York Rangers began with a bang in more ways than one.

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).

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.

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