New York Islanders vs Edmonton Oilers, Jan. 9, 2027
New York Islanders5-4-2, 12 pts- 2:30 PMCT
- 1:30 PMMT
- 12:30 PMPT
Edmonton Oilers8-2-1, 17 ptsThe New York Islanders visit the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2027. Puck drop is 3:30 PM ET on MSGSN. The Islanders arrive at 5-4-2 and the Oilers at 8-2-1. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 9 | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Islanders vs Oilers Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Oilers play at Rogers Place in Edmonton.
| Matchup | New York Islanders at Edmonton Oilers |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Jan. 9, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 3:30 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSGSN |
| Venue | Rogers Place, Edmonton |
| Home team | Edmonton Oilers (Edmonton, United States) |
| Away team | New York Islanders |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Islanders vs Oilers Start?
The Islanders vs Oilers start time is 3:30 PM ET on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2027. That is 2:30 PM Central, 1:30 PM Mountain and 12:30 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 3:30 PM | New York |
| Central (CT) | 2:30 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 1:30 PM | Edmonton |
| Pacific (PT) | 12:30 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 4:30 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Islanders vs Oilers
New York Islanders at Edmonton Oilers is on MSGSN, with puck drop at 3:30 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 Edmonton 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 Oilers in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Islanders and the Oilers 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, Oct 31 | Edmonton OilersEDMNew York IslandersNYI | MSGSN | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Jan 9 | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Islanders and Oilers
The Islanders are 5-4-2, 5th in the Metropolitan Division with 12 points and a last-10 record of 5-3-2. The Oilers are 8-2-1, 1st in the Pacific with 17 points and 8-2-0 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 | 8-2-1 | 17 | 3-2-1 | 5-0-0 | 49 | 39 | L1 | 8-2-0 | LWWWL |
Next Game for the Islanders and the Oilers
New York Islanders
The Islanders next play vs Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2027 at 7:30 PM ET on TNT, truTV.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jan 13 |  Pittsburgh PenguinsPITNew York IslandersNYI | TNT, truTV | Scheduled |
Edmonton Oilers
The Oilers next play vs Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday, Jan. 11, 2027 at 8:30 PM ET on The Spot - MTN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Jan 11 |  Tampa Bay LightningTBLEdmonton OilersEDM | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Islanders vs Oilers
What time is Islanders vs Oilers on Jan. 9?
3:30 PM ET (2:30 PM CT, 1:30 PM MT, 12:30 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Islanders vs Oilers 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 Oilers being played?
At Rogers Place in Edmonton, home of the Edmonton Oilers. The New York Islanders are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Islanders or the Oilers?
The Oilers. They are 8-2-1 with 17 points, against 5-4-2 and 12 points for the Islanders.
How many times do the Islanders and Oilers play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Islanders vs Oilers 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 Oilers end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 6:00 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Islanders vs Oilers on national TV?
No. MSGSN is a regional broadcast, shown in the Edmonton and New York markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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