New York Islanders vs Nashville Predators, Oct. 27, 2026
New York Islanders5-3-2, 12 pts- 7:00 PMCT
- 6:00 PMMT
- 5:00 PMPT
Nashville Predators3-3-4, 10 ptsThe New York Islanders visit the Nashville Predators on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026. Puck drop is 8:00 PM ET on MSG2, Scripps Sports. The Islanders arrive at 5-3-2 and the Predators at 3-3-4. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 27 | MSG2, Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Islanders vs Predators Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Predators play at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
| Matchup | New York Islanders at Nashville Predators |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 8:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSG2, Scripps Sports |
| Venue | Bridgestone Arena, Nashville |
| Home team | Nashville Predators (Nashville, United States) |
| Away team | New York Islanders |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Islanders vs Predators Start?
The Islanders vs Predators start time is 8:00 PM ET on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026. 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 | Nashville |
| Mountain (MT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 9:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 9:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Islanders vs Predators
New York Islanders at Nashville Predators is on MSG2, Scripps Sports, 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 Nashville and New York markets.
Islanders vs Predators in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Islanders and the Predators 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 27 | MSG2, Scripps Sports | Scheduled | ||
| Mon, Jan 18 | Nashville PredatorsNSHNew York IslandersNYI | MSGSN, Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Islanders and Predators
The Islanders are 5-3-2, 5th in the Metropolitan Division with 12 points and a last-10 record of 5-3-2. The Predators are 3-3-4, 7th in the Central with 10 points and 3-3-4 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 5-3-2 | 12 | 4-1-1 | 1-2-1 | 29 | 23 | OT1 | 5-3-2 | OTWWOTW | |
| 10 | 3-3-4 | 10 | 2-2-1 | 1-1-3 | 25 | 33 | OT1 | 3-3-4 | OTLWOTL |
Next Game for the Islanders and the Predators
New York Islanders
The Islanders next play at Minnesota Wild on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET on MSGSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29 | New York IslandersNYI Minnesota WildMIN | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Nashville Predators
The Predators next play vs Washington Capitals on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET on MNMT, Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29 |  Washington CapitalsWSHNashville PredatorsNSH | MNMT, Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
FAQ About Islanders vs Predators
What time is Islanders vs Predators on Oct. 27?
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 Predators on?
The game is on MSG2, Scripps Sports. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Islanders vs Predators being played?
At Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, home of the Nashville Predators. The New York Islanders are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Islanders or the Predators?
The Islanders. They are 5-3-2 with 12 points, against 3-3-4 and 10 points for the Predators.
How many times do the Islanders and Predators play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Islanders vs Predators 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 Predators 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 Predators on national TV?
No. MSG2, Scripps Sports is a regional broadcast, shown in the Nashville and New York markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)