Colorado Avalanche vs New York Islanders, Dec. 7, 2026
Colorado Avalanche6-4-1, 13 pts- 12:00 PMCT
- 11:00 AMMT
- 10:00 AMPT
New York Islanders5-3-2, 12 ptsThe Colorado Avalanche visit the New York Islanders on Monday, Dec. 7, 2026. Puck drop is 1:00 PM ET on MSGSN. The Avalanche arrive at 6-4-1 and the Islanders at 5-3-2. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 7 | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Avalanche vs Islanders Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Islanders play at UBS Arena in New York.
| Matchup | Colorado Avalanche at New York Islanders |
|---|---|
| Date | Monday, Dec. 7, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 1:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSGSN |
| Venue | UBS Arena, New York |
| Home team | New York Islanders (New York, United States) |
| Away team | Colorado Avalanche |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Avalanche vs Islanders Start?
The Avalanche vs Islanders start time is 1:00 PM ET on Monday, Dec. 7, 2026. That is 12:00 PM Central, 11:00 AM Mountain and 10:00 AM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 1:00 PM | New York |
| Central (CT) | 12:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 11:00 AM | Colorado |
| Pacific (PT) | 10:00 AM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 2:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 2:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Avalanche vs Islanders
Colorado Avalanche at New York Islanders is on MSGSN, with puck drop at 1:00 PM ET.
National NHL games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV and ESPN+. Games outside those windows go to the regional networks for the New York and Colorado markets.
Avalanche vs Islanders in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Avalanche and the Islanders meet twice in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 7 | MSGSN | Scheduled | ||
| Wed, Dec 16 | New York IslandersNYIColorado AvalancheCOL | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Avalanche and Islanders
The Avalanche are 6-4-1, 4th in the Central Division with 13 points and a last-10 record of 5-4-1. The Islanders are 5-3-2, 5th in the Metropolitan with 12 points and 5-3-2 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 6-4-1 | 13 | 4-1-1 | 2-3-0 | 47 | 34 | W1 | 5-4-1 | WLLWOT | |
| 10 | 5-3-2 | 12 | 4-1-1 | 1-2-1 | 29 | 23 | OT1 | 5-3-2 | OTWWOTW |
Next Game for the Avalanche and the Islanders
Colorado Avalanche
The Avalanche next play at St. Louis Blues on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 8 | Colorado AvalancheCOL St. Louis BluesSTL | ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu | Scheduled |
New York Islanders
The Islanders next play vs Calgary Flames on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on MSGSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 10 |  Calgary FlamesCGYNew York IslandersNYI | MSGSN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Avalanche vs Islanders
What time is Avalanche vs Islanders on Dec. 7?
1:00 PM ET (12:00 PM CT, 11:00 AM MT, 10:00 AM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Avalanche vs Islanders on?
The game is on MSGSN. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Avalanche vs Islanders being played?
At UBS Arena in New York, home of the New York Islanders. The Colorado Avalanche are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Avalanche or the Islanders?
The Avalanche. They are 6-4-1 with 13 points, against 5-3-2 and 12 points for the Islanders.
How many times do the Avalanche and Islanders play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Avalanche vs Islanders count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
What time does Avalanche vs Islanders end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 3:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Avalanche vs Islanders on national TV?
No. MSGSN is a regional broadcast, shown in the New York and Colorado markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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