On the winning goal, Celebrini stole the puck from defensemen Braden Schneider in the corner to the left of the Rangers’ net, took a stride, and fed Smith with a cross-ice pass for a one-timer that beat goalie Igor Shesterkin. Smith finished with two goals and two assists as his four points matched a career-high.

The Sharks (1-5-2) pulled Askarov with just over two minutes left in the third period for the extra skater, and managed a shot on goal by Celebrini, before Connor Brown scored an empty net goal with 47 seconds left to seal the Devils’ win.

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

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.

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