New York Islanders vs Carolina Hurricanes, Jan. 28, 2027
New York Islanders5-4-2, 12 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Carolina Hurricanes9-2-2, 20 ptsThe New York Islanders visit the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2027. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on TNT, truTV. The Islanders arrive at 5-4-2 and the Hurricanes at 9-2-2. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 28 | TNT, truTV | Scheduled |
Islanders vs Hurricanes Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Hurricanes play at Lenovo Center in Carolina.
| Matchup | New York Islanders at Carolina Hurricanes |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, Jan. 28, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | TNT, truTV |
| Venue | Lenovo Center, Carolina |
| Home team | Carolina Hurricanes (Carolina, United States) |
| Away team | New York Islanders |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Islanders vs Hurricanes Start?
The Islanders vs Hurricanes start time is 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, Jan. 28, 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 | Carolina, 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 Hurricanes
New York Islanders at Carolina Hurricanes is on TNT, truTV, 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 Carolina and New York markets.
Islanders vs Hurricanes in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Islanders and the Hurricanes meet 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | Carolina HurricanesCARNew York IslandersNYI | ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu | Scheduled | |
| Fri, Dec 11 | New York IslandersNYICarolina HurricanesCAR | MSGSN | Scheduled | |
| Thu, Jan 28 | TNT, truTV | Scheduled | ||
| Tue, Mar 30 | Carolina HurricanesCARNew York IslandersNYI | ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Islanders and Hurricanes
The Islanders are 5-4-2, 5th in the Metropolitan Division with 12 points and a last-10 record of 5-3-2. The Hurricanes are 9-2-2, 1st in the Metropolitan with 20 points and 8-1-1 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 | 9-2-2 | 20 | 2-1-1 | 7-1-1 | 51 | 33 | W1 | 8-1-1 | WOTWLW |
Next Game for the Islanders and the Hurricanes
New York Islanders
The Islanders next play at Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on MSGSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 30 | New York IslandersNYI Tampa Bay LightningTBL | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Carolina Hurricanes
The Hurricanes next play vs Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on ABTV, CARNHL.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 30 |  Los Angeles KingsLAKCarolina HurricanesCAR | ABTV, CARNHL | Scheduled |
FAQ About Islanders vs Hurricanes
What time is Islanders vs Hurricanes on Jan. 28?
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 Hurricanes on?
The game is on TNT, truTV. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Islanders vs Hurricanes being played?
At Lenovo Center in Carolina, home of the Carolina Hurricanes. The New York Islanders are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Islanders or the Hurricanes?
The Hurricanes. They are 9-2-2 with 20 points, against 5-4-2 and 12 points for the Islanders.
How many times do the Islanders and Hurricanes play in 2026-27?
4 times. None has been played yet.
Does Islanders vs Hurricanes 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 Hurricanes 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 Hurricanes on national TV?
Yes. TNT, truTV is a national broadcaster, so the game is available across the United States without a regional sports network.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)