New York Islanders vs Minnesota Wild, Oct. 29, 2026
New York Islanders5-4-2, 12 pts- 7:00 PMCT
- 6:00 PMMT
- 5:00 PMPT
Minnesota Wild8-3-2, 18 ptsThe New York Islanders visit the Minnesota Wild on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Puck drop is 8:00 PM ET on MSGSN. The Islanders arrive at 5-4-2 and the Wild at 8-3-2. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29 | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Islanders vs Wild Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Wild play at Grand Casino Arena in Minnesota.
| Matchup | New York Islanders at Minnesota Wild |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 8:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSGSN |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena, Minnesota |
| Home team | Minnesota Wild (Minnesota, United States) |
| Away team | New York Islanders |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Islanders vs Wild Start?
The Islanders vs Wild start time is 8:00 PM ET on Thursday, Oct. 29, 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 | Minnesota |
| 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 Wild
New York Islanders at Minnesota Wild is on MSGSN, 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 Minnesota and New York markets.
Islanders vs Wild in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Islanders and the Wild 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29 | MSGSN | Scheduled | ||
| Sat, Feb 13 | Minnesota WildMINNew York IslandersNYI | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Islanders and Wild
The Islanders are 5-4-2, 5th in the Metropolitan Division with 12 points and a last-10 record of 5-3-2. The Wild are 8-3-2, 1st in the Central with 18 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 | |
| 13 | 8-3-2 | 18 | 4-0-0 | 4-3-2 | 41 | 30 | W2 | 6-3-1 | WWLOTW |
Next Game for the Islanders and the Wild
New York Islanders
The Islanders next play vs Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET on MSGSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31 |  Edmonton OilersEDMNew York IslandersNYI | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Minnesota Wild
The Wild next play at Washington Capitals on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026 at 3:30 PM ET on MNMT.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 1 | Minnesota WildMIN Washington CapitalsWSH | MNMT | Scheduled |
FAQ About Islanders vs Wild
What time is Islanders vs Wild on Oct. 29?
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 Wild 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 Wild being played?
At Grand Casino Arena in Minnesota, home of the Minnesota Wild. The New York Islanders are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Islanders or the Wild?
The Wild. They are 8-3-2 with 18 points, against 5-4-2 and 12 points for the Islanders.
How many times do the Islanders and Wild play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Islanders vs Wild 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 Wild 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 Wild on national TV?
No. MSGSN is a regional broadcast, shown in the Minnesota and New York markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)