New York Islanders vs Calgary Flames, Jan. 7, 2027
New York Islanders5-4-2, 12 pts- 7:00 PMCT
- 6:00 PMMT
- 5:00 PMPT
Calgary Flames4-6-0, 8 ptsThe New York Islanders visit the Calgary Flames on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2027. Puck drop is 8:00 PM ET on MSGSN. The Islanders arrive at 5-4-2 and the Flames at 4-6-0. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 7 | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Islanders vs Flames Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Flames play at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary.
| Matchup | New York Islanders at Calgary Flames |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, Jan. 7, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 8:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSGSN |
| Venue | Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary |
| Home team | Calgary Flames (Calgary, United States) |
| Away team | New York Islanders |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Islanders vs Flames Start?
The Islanders vs Flames start time is 8:00 PM ET on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2027. That is 7:00 PM Central, 6:00 PM Mountain and 5:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 8:00 PM | New York |
| Central (CT) | 7:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 6:00 PM | Calgary |
| Pacific (PT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 9:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 9:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Islanders vs Flames
New York Islanders at Calgary Flames is on MSGSN, with puck drop at 8:00 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 Calgary 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 Flames in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Islanders and the Flames 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 10 | Calgary FlamesCGYNew York IslandersNYI | MSGSN | Scheduled | |
| Thu, Jan 7 | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Islanders and Flames
The Islanders are 5-4-2, 5th in the Metropolitan Division with 12 points and a last-10 record of 5-3-2. The Flames are 4-6-0, 6th in the Pacific with 8 points and 4-6-0 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 | |
| 10 | 4-6-0 | 8 | 3-3-0 | 1-3-0 | 23 | 39 | W3 | 4-6-0 | WWWLW |
Next Game for the Islanders and the Flames
New York Islanders
The Islanders next play at Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2027 at 3:30 PM ET on MSGSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 9 | New York IslandersNYI Edmonton OilersEDM | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Calgary Flames
The Flames next play vs Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2027 at 3:30 PM ET on The Spot - MTN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 9 |  Tampa Bay LightningTBLCalgary FlamesCGY | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Islanders vs Flames
What time is Islanders vs Flames on Jan. 7?
8:00 PM ET (7:00 PM CT, 6:00 PM MT, 5:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Islanders vs Flames 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 Flames being played?
At Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, home of the Calgary Flames. The New York Islanders are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Islanders or the Flames?
The Islanders. They are 5-4-2 with 12 points, against 4-6-0 and 8 points for the Flames.
How many times do the Islanders and Flames play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Islanders vs Flames 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 Flames end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 10:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Islanders vs Flames on national TV?
No. MSGSN is a regional broadcast, shown in the Calgary and New York markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)