Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Islanders, Nov. 17, 2026
Columbus Blue Jackets4-5-0, 8 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
New York Islanders5-3-2, 12 ptsThe Columbus Blue Jackets visit the New York Islanders on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on MSGSN. The Blue Jackets arrive at 4-5-0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 17 | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Blue Jackets vs Islanders Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Islanders play at UBS Arena in New York.
| Matchup | Columbus Blue Jackets at New York Islanders |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSGSN |
| Venue | UBS Arena, New York |
| Home team | New York Islanders (New York, United States) |
| Away team | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Blue Jackets vs Islanders Start?
The Blue Jackets vs Islanders start time is 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026. That is 6:00 PM Central, 5:00 PM Mountain and 4:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:00 PM | New York, Columbus |
| Central (CT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Blue Jackets vs Islanders
Columbus Blue Jackets at New York Islanders is on MSGSN, with puck drop at 7:00 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 Columbus markets.
Blue Jackets vs Islanders in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Blue Jackets and the Islanders meet 4 times in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 17 | MSGSN | Scheduled | ||
| Mon, Feb 22 | New York IslandersNYIColumbus Blue JacketsCBJ | MSGSN | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Feb 27 | New York IslandersNYIColumbus Blue JacketsCBJ | MSGSN | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Apr 10 | Columbus Blue JacketsCBJNew York IslandersNYI | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Blue Jackets and Islanders
The Blue Jackets are 4-5-0, 8th in the Metropolitan Division with 8 points and a last-10 record of 4-5-0. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 4-5-0 | 8 | 4-3-0 | 0-2-0 | 22 | 30 | W1 | 4-5-0 | WLLWL | |
| 10 | 5-3-2 | 12 | 4-1-1 | 1-2-1 | 29 | 23 | OT1 | 5-3-2 | OTWWOTW |
Next Game for the Blue Jackets and the Islanders
Columbus Blue Jackets
The Blue Jackets next play at Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET on CHSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 19 | Columbus Blue JacketsCBJ Chicago BlackhawksCHI | CHSN | Scheduled |
New York Islanders
The Islanders next play at Winnipeg Jets on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on MSGSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 19 | New York IslandersNYI Winnipeg JetsWPG | MSGSN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Blue Jackets vs Islanders
What time is Blue Jackets vs Islanders on Nov. 17?
7:00 PM ET (6:00 PM CT, 5:00 PM MT, 4:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Blue Jackets 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 Blue Jackets vs Islanders being played?
At UBS Arena in New York, home of the New York Islanders. The Columbus Blue Jackets are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Blue Jackets or the Islanders?
The Islanders. They are 5-3-2 with 12 points, against 4-5-0 and 8 points for the Blue Jackets.
How many times do the Blue Jackets and Islanders play in 2026-27?
4 times. None has been played yet.
Does Blue Jackets 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 Blue Jackets vs Islanders end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 9:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Blue Jackets vs Islanders on national TV?
No. MSGSN is a regional broadcast, shown in the New York and Columbus markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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