New York Islanders vs Boston Bruins, Dec. 26, 2026
New York Islanders5-4-2, 12 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Boston Bruins9-2-1, 19 ptsThe New York Islanders visit the Boston Bruins on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2026. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on MSGSN. The Islanders arrive at 5-4-2 and the Bruins at 9-2-1. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 26 | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Islanders vs Bruins Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Bruins play at TD Garden in Boston.
| Matchup | New York Islanders at Boston Bruins |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Dec. 26, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSGSN |
| Venue | TD Garden, Boston |
| Home team | Boston Bruins (Boston, United States) |
| Away team | New York Islanders |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Islanders vs Bruins Start?
The Islanders vs Bruins start time is 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, Dec. 26, 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 | Boston, New York |
| 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 Islanders vs Bruins
New York Islanders at Boston Bruins 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 Boston and New York markets.
Islanders vs Bruins in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Islanders and the Bruins 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 | Boston BruinsBOSNew York IslandersNYI | MSGSN | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Dec 26 | MSGSN | Scheduled | ||
| Mon, Mar 15 | New York IslandersNYIBoston BruinsBOS | ESPN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Islanders and Bruins
The Islanders are 5-4-2, 5th in the Metropolitan Division with 12 points and a last-10 record of 5-3-2. The Bruins are 9-2-1, 1st in the Atlantic with 19 points and 7-2-1 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 | 9-2-1 | 19 | 5-1-0 | 4-1-1 | 48 | 26 | W2 | 7-2-1 | WWOTWW |
Next Game for the Islanders and the Bruins
New York Islanders
The Islanders next play vs Ottawa Senators on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on MSG2.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 27 |  Ottawa SenatorsOTTNew York IslandersNYI | MSG2 | Scheduled |
Boston Bruins
The Bruins next play at New Jersey Devils on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on MSGSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 27 | Boston BruinsBOS New Jersey DevilsNJD | MSGSN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Islanders vs Bruins
What time is Islanders vs Bruins on Dec. 26?
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 Islanders vs Bruins 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 Bruins being played?
At TD Garden in Boston, home of the Boston Bruins. The New York Islanders are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Islanders or the Bruins?
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 Islanders and Bruins play in 2026-27?
3 times. None has been played yet.
Does Islanders vs Bruins 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 Bruins 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 Islanders vs Bruins on national TV?
No. MSGSN is a regional broadcast, shown in the Boston and New York markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)