New York Islanders vs New Jersey Devils, April 8, 2027
New York Islanders5-4-2, 12 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
New Jersey Devils7-4-0, 14 ptsThe New York Islanders visit the New Jersey Devils on Thursday, April 8, 2027. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on MSG2, MSGSN. The Islanders arrive at 5-4-2 and the Devils at 7-4-0. The clubs have met once already in 2026-27 and the Islanders lead the season series 1-0.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Apr 8 | MSG2, MSGSN | Scheduled |
Islanders vs Devils Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Devils play at Prudential Center in New Jersey.
| Matchup | New York Islanders at New Jersey Devils |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, April 8, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSG2, MSGSN |
| Venue | Prudential Center, New Jersey |
| Home team | New Jersey Devils (New Jersey, United States) |
| Away team | New York Islanders |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Islanders vs Devils Start?
The Islanders vs Devils start time is 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, April 8, 2027. 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 Jersey, 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 Devils
New York Islanders at New Jersey Devils is on MSG2, 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 Jersey and New York markets.
Islanders vs Devils in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Islanders and the Devils meet 4 times 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3 | New Jersey DevilsNJD0New York IslandersNYI6 0-0, 0-3, 0-3 | MSG, MSGSN | Final | |
| Sat, Nov 7 | New Jersey DevilsNJDNew York IslandersNYI | MSG2, MSGSN | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Jan 16 | New York IslandersNYINew Jersey DevilsNJD | MSG2, MSGSN | Scheduled | |
| Thu, Apr 8 | MSG2, MSGSN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Islanders and Devils
The Islanders are 5-4-2, 5th in the Metropolitan Division with 12 points and a last-10 record of 5-3-2. The Devils are 7-4-0, 3rd in the Metropolitan with 14 points and 6-4-0 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 | |
| 11 | 7-4-0 | 14 | 6-2-0 | 1-2-0 | 36 | 32 | W3 | 6-4-0 | WWWLW |
Next Game for the Islanders and the Devils
New York Islanders
The Islanders next play vs Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday, April 10, 2027 at 5:00 PM ET on MSGSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Apr 10 |  Columbus Blue JacketsCBJNew York IslandersNYI | MSGSN | Scheduled |
New Jersey Devils
The Devils next play vs Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday, April 10, 2027 at 6:00 PM ET on MSG2.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Apr 10 |  Pittsburgh PenguinsPITNew Jersey DevilsNJD | MSG2 | Scheduled |
FAQ About Islanders vs Devils
What time is Islanders vs Devils on April 8?
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 Devils on?
The game is on MSG2, MSGSN. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Islanders vs Devils being played?
At Prudential Center in New Jersey, home of the New Jersey Devils. The New York Islanders are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Islanders or the Devils?
The Devils. They are 7-4-0 with 14 points, against 5-4-2 and 12 points for the Islanders.
How many times do the Islanders and Devils play in 2026-27?
4 times. 1 game has been played and the Islanders lead the season series 1-0.
Does Islanders vs Devils 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 Devils 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 Devils on national TV?
No. MSG2, MSGSN is a regional broadcast, shown in the New Jersey and New York markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)