I think Sylar got DL's powers when they did the raid and captured those 200 or somthing "heros" that were in hiding, either that or Matt did turn him in earlier as he was deemed a threat to homeland security.
And as far as I know Matt's kid IS alive. It seems him and HRG had a deal going where their kids could stay safe and hidden, thus HRG giving Matt the drawing.
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