Boston Bruins vs New York Islanders, Dec. 22, 2026
Boston Bruins9-2-1, 19 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
New York Islanders5-4-2, 12 ptsThe Boston Bruins visit the New York Islanders on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2026. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on MSGSN. The Bruins arrive at 9-2-1 and the Islanders at 5-4-2. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 22 | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Bruins vs Islanders Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Islanders play at UBS Arena in New York.
| Matchup | Boston Bruins at New York Islanders |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, Dec. 22, 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 | Boston Bruins |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Bruins vs Islanders Start?
The Bruins vs Islanders start time is 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 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, Boston |
| 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 Bruins vs Islanders
Boston Bruins 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 Boston markets.
Bruins vs Islanders in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Bruins and the Islanders meet 3 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, Dec 22 | MSGSN | Scheduled | ||
| Sat, Dec 26 | New York IslandersNYIBoston BruinsBOS | MSGSN | Scheduled | |
| Mon, Mar 15 | New York IslandersNYIBoston BruinsBOS | ESPN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Bruins and Islanders
The Bruins are 9-2-1, 1st in the Atlantic Division with 19 points and a last-10 record of 7-2-1. The Islanders are 5-4-2, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 9-2-1 | 19 | 5-1-0 | 4-1-1 | 48 | 26 | W2 | 7-2-1 | WWOTWW | |
| 11 | 5-4-2 | 12 | 4-1-1 | 1-3-1 | 32 | 29 | L1 | 5-3-2 | LOTWWOT |
Next Game for the Bruins and the Islanders
Boston Bruins
The Bruins next play vs New York Islanders on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on MSGSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 26 | New York IslandersNYIBoston BruinsBOS | MSGSN | Scheduled |
New York Islanders
The Islanders next play at Boston Bruins on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on MSGSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 26 | New York IslandersNYIBoston BruinsBOS | MSGSN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Bruins vs Islanders
What time is Bruins vs Islanders on Dec. 22?
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 Bruins 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 Bruins vs Islanders being played?
At UBS Arena in New York, home of the New York Islanders. The Boston Bruins are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Bruins or the Islanders?
The Bruins. They are 9-2-1 with 19 points, against 5-4-2 and 12 points for the Islanders.
How many times do the Bruins and Islanders play in 2026-27?
3 times. None has been played yet.
Does Bruins 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 Bruins 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 Bruins vs Islanders on national TV?
No. MSGSN is a regional broadcast, shown in the New York and Boston markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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