New York Islanders vs Pittsburgh Penguins, Jan. 26, 2027
New York Islanders5-4-2, 12 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Pittsburgh Penguins5-6-1, 11 ptsThe New York Islanders visit the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2027. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on MSG2. The Islanders arrive at 5-4-2 and the Penguins at 5-6-1. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jan 26 | MSG2 | Scheduled |
Islanders vs Penguins Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Penguins play at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
| Matchup | New York Islanders at Pittsburgh Penguins |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSG2 |
| Venue | PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh |
| Home team | Pittsburgh Penguins (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Away team | New York Islanders |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Islanders vs Penguins Start?
The Islanders vs Penguins start time is 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 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 | Pittsburgh, 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 Penguins
New York Islanders at Pittsburgh Penguins is on MSG2, 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 Pittsburgh and New York markets.
Islanders vs Penguins in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Islanders and the Penguins 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jan 13 | Pittsburgh PenguinsPITNew York IslandersNYI | TNT, truTV | Scheduled | |
| Tue, Jan 26 | MSG2 | Scheduled | ||
| Sun, Mar 7 | Pittsburgh PenguinsPITNew York IslandersNYI | TNT, truTV | Scheduled | |
| Thu, Apr 1 | New York IslandersNYIPittsburgh PenguinsPIT | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Islanders and Penguins
The Islanders are 5-4-2, 5th in the Metropolitan Division with 12 points and a last-10 record of 5-3-2. The Penguins are 5-6-1, 6th in the Metropolitan with 11 points and 3-6-1 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 | 5-6-1 | 11 | 4-1-0 | 1-5-1 | 40 | 40 | W2 | 3-6-1 | WWLLL |
Next Game for the Islanders and the Penguins
New York Islanders
The Islanders next play at Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on TNT, truTV.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 28 | New York IslandersNYI Carolina HurricanesCAR | TNT, truTV | Scheduled |
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Penguins next play vs New York Rangers on Friday, Jan. 29, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on MSG.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 29 |  New York RangersNYRPittsburgh PenguinsPIT | MSG | Scheduled |
FAQ About Islanders vs Penguins
What time is Islanders vs Penguins on Jan. 26?
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 Penguins on?
The game is on MSG2. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Islanders vs Penguins being played?
At PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, home of the Pittsburgh Penguins. The New York Islanders are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Islanders or the Penguins?
The Islanders. They are 5-4-2 with 12 points, against 5-6-1 and 11 points for the Penguins.
How many times do the Islanders and Penguins play in 2026-27?
4 times. None has been played yet.
Does Islanders vs Penguins 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 Penguins 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 Penguins on national TV?
No. MSG2 is a regional broadcast, shown in the Pittsburgh and New York markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)