New York Islanders vs Colorado Avalanche, Dec. 16, 2026
New York Islanders5-4-2, 12 pts- 8:00 PMCT
- 7:00 PMMT
- 6:00 PMPT
Colorado Avalanche6-5-1, 13 ptsThe New York Islanders visit the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2026. Puck drop is 9:00 PM ET on MSGSN. The Islanders arrive at 5-4-2 and the Avalanche at 6-5-1. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 16 | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Islanders vs Avalanche Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Avalanche play at Ball Arena in Colorado.
| Matchup | New York Islanders at Colorado Avalanche |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 9:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSGSN |
| Venue | Ball Arena, Colorado |
| Home team | Colorado Avalanche (Colorado, United States) |
| Away team | New York Islanders |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Islanders vs Avalanche Start?
The Islanders vs Avalanche start time is 9:00 PM ET on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2026. That is 8:00 PM Central, 7:00 PM Mountain and 6:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 9:00 PM | New York |
| Central (CT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 7:00 PM | Colorado |
| Pacific (PT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 10:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 10:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Islanders vs Avalanche
New York Islanders at Colorado Avalanche is on MSGSN, with puck drop at 9:00 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 Colorado and New York markets.
Islanders vs Avalanche in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Islanders and the Avalanche 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 | Colorado AvalancheCOLNew York IslandersNYI | MSGSN | Scheduled | |
| Wed, Dec 16 | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Islanders and Avalanche
The Islanders are 5-4-2, 5th in the Metropolitan Division with 12 points and a last-10 record of 5-3-2. The Avalanche are 6-5-1, 4th in the Central with 13 points and 4-5-1 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 5-4-2 | 12 | 4-1-1 | 1-3-1 | 32 | 29 | L1 | 5-3-2 | LOTWWOT | |
| 12 | 6-5-1 | 13 | 4-1-1 | 2-4-0 | 49 | 40 | L1 | 4-5-1 | LWLLW |
Next Game for the Islanders and the Avalanche
New York Islanders
The Islanders next play at Vegas Golden Knights on Friday, Dec. 18, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET on MSGSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 18 | New York IslandersNYI Vegas Golden KnightsVGK | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Colorado Avalanche
The Avalanche next play vs Carolina Hurricanes on Friday, Dec. 18, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET on Altitude Sports, CARNHL.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 18 |  Carolina HurricanesCARColorado AvalancheCOL | Altitude Sports, CARNHL | Scheduled |
FAQ About Islanders vs Avalanche
What time is Islanders vs Avalanche on Dec. 16?
9:00 PM ET (8:00 PM CT, 7:00 PM MT, 6:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Islanders vs Avalanche on?
The game is on MSGSN. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Islanders vs Avalanche being played?
At Ball Arena in Colorado, home of the Colorado Avalanche. The New York Islanders are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Islanders or the Avalanche?
The Avalanche. They are 6-5-1 with 13 points, against 5-4-2 and 12 points for the Islanders.
How many times do the Islanders and Avalanche play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Islanders vs Avalanche 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 Islanders vs Avalanche end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 11:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Islanders vs Avalanche on national TV?
No. MSGSN is a regional broadcast, shown in the Colorado and New York markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)