New York Islanders vs Seattle Kraken, Jan. 2, 2027
New York Islanders5-4-2, 12 pts- 9:00 PMCT
- 8:00 PMMT
- 7:00 PMPT
Seattle Kraken7-4-1, 15 ptsThe New York Islanders visit the Seattle Kraken on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027. Puck drop is 10:00 PM ET on MSGSN. The Islanders arrive at 5-4-2 and the Kraken at 7-4-1. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 2 | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Islanders vs Kraken Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Kraken play at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle.
| Matchup | New York Islanders at Seattle Kraken |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 10:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSGSN |
| Venue | Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle |
| Home team | Seattle Kraken (Seattle, United States) |
| Away team | New York Islanders |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Islanders vs Kraken Start?
The Islanders vs Kraken start time is 10:00 PM ET on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027. That is 9:00 PM Central, 8:00 PM Mountain and 7:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 10:00 PM | New York |
| Central (CT) | 9:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 7:00 PM | Seattle |
| Atlantic (AT) | 11:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 11:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Islanders vs Kraken
New York Islanders at Seattle Kraken is on MSGSN, with puck drop at 10:00 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 Seattle and New York markets.
Islanders vs Kraken in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Islanders and the Kraken 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 2 | MSGSN | Scheduled | ||
| Sat, Jan 23 | Seattle KrakenSEANew York IslandersNYI | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Islanders and Kraken
The Islanders are 5-4-2, 5th in the Metropolitan Division with 12 points and a last-10 record of 5-3-2. The Kraken are 7-4-1, 3rd in the Pacific with 15 points and 6-3-1 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 | 7-4-1 | 15 | 3-2-0 | 4-2-1 | 45 | 42 | L1 | 6-3-1 | LWWLOT |
Next Game for the Islanders and the Kraken
New York Islanders
The Islanders next play at Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2027 at 9:00 PM ET on MSGSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jan 5 | New York IslandersNYI Vancouver CanucksVAN | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Seattle Kraken
The Kraken next play vs Vancouver Canucks on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET on KHN, KONG.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jan 3 | Vancouver CanucksVANSeattle KrakenSEA | KHN, KONG | Scheduled |
FAQ About Islanders vs Kraken
What time is Islanders vs Kraken on Jan. 2?
10:00 PM ET (9:00 PM CT, 8:00 PM MT, 7:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Islanders vs Kraken 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 Kraken being played?
At Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, home of the Seattle Kraken. The New York Islanders are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Islanders or the Kraken?
The Kraken. They are 7-4-1 with 15 points, against 5-4-2 and 12 points for the Islanders.
How many times do the Islanders and Kraken play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Islanders vs Kraken 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 Kraken end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 12:30 AM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Islanders vs Kraken on national TV?
No. MSGSN is a regional broadcast, shown in the Seattle and New York markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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