Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Islanders, Nov. 5, 2026
Carolina Hurricanes9-2-2, 20 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
New York Islanders5-3-2, 12 ptsThe Carolina Hurricanes visit the New York Islanders on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu. The Hurricanes arrive at 9-2-2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu | Scheduled |
Hurricanes vs Islanders Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Islanders play at UBS Arena in New York.
| Matchup | Carolina Hurricanes at New York Islanders |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu |
| Venue | UBS Arena, New York |
| Home team | New York Islanders (New York, United States) |
| Away team | Carolina Hurricanes |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Hurricanes vs Islanders Start?
The Hurricanes vs Islanders start time is 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, Nov. 5, 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, Carolina |
| 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 Hurricanes vs Islanders
Carolina Hurricanes at New York Islanders is on ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu, 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 Carolina markets.
Hurricanes vs Islanders in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Hurricanes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu | Scheduled | ||
| Fri, Dec 11 | New York IslandersNYICarolina HurricanesCAR | MSGSN | Scheduled | |
| Thu, Jan 28 | New York IslandersNYICarolina HurricanesCAR | TNT, truTV | Scheduled | |
| Tue, Mar 30 | Carolina HurricanesCARNew York IslandersNYI | ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Hurricanes and Islanders
The Hurricanes are 9-2-2, 1st in the Metropolitan Division with 20 points and a last-10 record of 8-1-1. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 9-2-2 | 20 | 2-1-1 | 7-1-1 | 51 | 33 | W1 | 8-1-1 | WOTWLW | |
| 10 | 5-3-2 | 12 | 4-1-1 | 1-2-1 | 29 | 23 | OT1 | 5-3-2 | OTWWOTW |
Next Game for the Hurricanes and the Islanders
Carolina Hurricanes
The Hurricanes next play vs Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET on CHSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 7 |  Chicago BlackhawksCHICarolina HurricanesCAR | CHSN | Scheduled |
New York Islanders
The Islanders next play vs New Jersey Devils on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on MSG2, MSGSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 7 |  New Jersey DevilsNJDNew York IslandersNYI | MSG2, MSGSN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Hurricanes vs Islanders
What time is Hurricanes vs Islanders on Nov. 5?
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 Hurricanes vs Islanders on?
The game is on ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Hurricanes vs Islanders being played?
At UBS Arena in New York, home of the New York Islanders. The Carolina Hurricanes are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Hurricanes or the Islanders?
The Hurricanes. They are 9-2-2 with 20 points, against 5-3-2 and 12 points for the Islanders.
How many times do the Hurricanes and Islanders play in 2026-27?
4 times. None has been played yet.
Does Hurricanes 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 Hurricanes 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 Hurricanes vs Islanders on national TV?
Yes. ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu is a national broadcaster, so the game is available across the United States without a regional sports network.
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