New York Islanders vs Detroit Red Wings, Nov. 21, 2026
New York Islanders5-3-2, 12 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Detroit Red Wings4-4-3, 11 ptsThe New York Islanders visit the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on MSG2. The Islanders arrive at 5-3-2 and the Red Wings at 4-4-3. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 21 | MSG2 | Scheduled |
Islanders vs Red Wings Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Red Wings play at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
| Matchup | New York Islanders at Detroit Red Wings |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSG2 |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena, Detroit |
| Home team | Detroit Red Wings (Detroit, United States) |
| Away team | New York Islanders |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Islanders vs Red Wings Start?
The Islanders vs Red Wings start time is 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026. That is 6:00 PM Central, 5:00 PM Mountain and 4:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:00 PM | Detroit, 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 Red Wings
New York Islanders at Detroit Red Wings 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 Detroit and New York markets.
Islanders vs Red Wings in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Islanders and the Red Wings meet 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 21 | MSG2 | Scheduled | ||
| Sat, Mar 27 | Detroit Red WingsDETNew York IslandersNYI | MSGSN | Scheduled | |
| Tue, Apr 6 | Detroit Red WingsDETNew York IslandersNYI | MSG2 | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Islanders and Red Wings
The Islanders are 5-3-2, 5th in the Metropolitan Division with 12 points and a last-10 record of 5-3-2. The Red Wings are 4-4-3, 7th in the Atlantic with 11 points and 4-3-3 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 | |
| 11 | 4-4-3 | 11 | 3-3-1 | 1-1-2 | 29 | 34 | L1 | 4-3-3 | LWOTWW |
Next Game for the Islanders and the Red Wings
New York Islanders
The Islanders next play vs Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday, Nov. 23, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET on MSGSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 23 |  Toronto Maple LeafsTORNew York IslandersNYI | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Detroit Red Wings
The Red Wings next play vs Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET on DSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 25 |  Vancouver CanucksVANDetroit Red WingsDET | DSN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Islanders vs Red Wings
What time is Islanders vs Red Wings on Nov. 21?
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 Red Wings 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 Red Wings being played?
At Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, home of the Detroit Red Wings. The New York Islanders are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Islanders or the Red Wings?
The Islanders. They are 5-3-2 with 12 points, against 4-4-3 and 11 points for the Red Wings.
How many times do the Islanders and Red Wings play in 2026-27?
3 times. None has been played yet.
Does Islanders vs Red Wings 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 Red Wings 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 Red Wings on national TV?
No. MSG2 is a regional broadcast, shown in the Detroit and New York markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)