New York Islanders vs Vancouver Canucks, Jan. 5, 2027
New York Islanders5-4-2, 12 pts- 8:00 PMCT
- 7:00 PMMT
- 6:00 PMPT
Vancouver Canucks2-10-1, 5 ptsThe New York Islanders visit the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2027. Puck drop is 9:00 PM ET on MSGSN. The Islanders arrive at 5-4-2 and the Canucks at 2-10-1. The clubs have met once already in 2026-27 and the Islanders lead the season series 1-0.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jan 5 | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Islanders vs Canucks Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Canucks play at Rogers Arena in Vancouver.
| Matchup | New York Islanders at Vancouver Canucks |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 9:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSGSN |
| Venue | Rogers Arena, Vancouver |
| Home team | Vancouver Canucks (Vancouver, United States) |
| Away team | New York Islanders |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Islanders vs Canucks Start?
The Islanders vs Canucks start time is 9:00 PM ET on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2027. 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 | |
| Pacific (PT) | 6:00 PM | Vancouver |
| Atlantic (AT) | 10:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 10:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Islanders vs Canucks
New York Islanders at Vancouver Canucks 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 Vancouver and New York markets. In Canada, Sportsnet holds the national rights, Prime Video streams Wednesday nights, and TVA Sports carries French-language games.
Islanders vs Canucks in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Islanders and the Canucks meet twice in 2026-27. 1 game has been played and the Islanders lead the season series 1-0. Every meeting is listed below with its result or start time, and each one opens that game's own page.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 13 | Vancouver CanucksVAN2New York IslandersNYI3 0-2, 2-0, 0-1 | MSGSN | Final | |
| Tue, Jan 5 | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Islanders and Canucks
The Islanders are 5-4-2, 5th in the Metropolitan Division with 12 points and a last-10 record of 5-3-2. The Canucks are 2-10-1, 8th in the Pacific with 5 points and 0-9-1 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 | |
| 13 | 2-10-1 | 5 | 1-5-0 | 1-5-1 | 37 | 60 | L4 | 0-9-1 | LLLLOT |
Next Game for the Islanders and the Canucks
New York Islanders
The Islanders next play at Calgary Flames on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET on MSGSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 7 | New York IslandersNYI Calgary FlamesCGY | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Vancouver Canucks
The Canucks next play vs Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2027 at 9:00 PM ET on The Spot - MTN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 7 |  Tampa Bay LightningTBLVancouver CanucksVAN | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Islanders vs Canucks
What time is Islanders vs Canucks on Jan. 5?
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 Canucks 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 Canucks being played?
At Rogers Arena in Vancouver, home of the Vancouver Canucks. The New York Islanders are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Islanders or the Canucks?
The Islanders. They are 5-4-2 with 12 points, against 2-10-1 and 5 points for the Canucks.
How many times do the Islanders and Canucks play in 2026-27?
Twice. 1 game has been played and the Islanders lead the season series 1-0.
Does Islanders vs Canucks 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 Canucks 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 Canucks on national TV?
No. MSGSN is a regional broadcast, shown in the Vancouver and New York markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)