Edmonton Oilers vs New York Islanders, Oct. 31, 2026
Edmonton Oilers8-2-1, 17 pts- 1:00 PMCT
- 12:00 PMMT
- 11:00 AMPT
New York Islanders5-4-2, 12 ptsThe Edmonton Oilers visit the New York Islanders on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Puck drop is 2:00 PM ET on MSGSN. The Oilers arrive at 8-2-1 and the Islanders at 5-4-2. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31 | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Oilers vs Islanders Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Islanders play at UBS Arena in New York.
| Matchup | Edmonton Oilers at New York Islanders |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 2:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSGSN |
| Venue | UBS Arena, New York |
| Home team | New York Islanders (New York, United States) |
| Away team | Edmonton Oilers |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Oilers vs Islanders Start?
The Oilers vs Islanders start time is 2:00 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. That is 1:00 PM Central, 12:00 PM Mountain and 11:00 AM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 2:00 PM | New York |
| Central (CT) | 1:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 12:00 PM | Edmonton |
| Pacific (PT) | 11:00 AM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 3:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 3:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Oilers vs Islanders
Edmonton Oilers at New York Islanders is on MSGSN, with puck drop at 2:00 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 New York and Edmonton markets. In Canada, Sportsnet holds the national rights, Prime Video streams Wednesday nights, and TVA Sports carries French-language games.
Oilers vs Islanders in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Oilers and the Islanders 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 | MSGSN | Scheduled | ||
| Sat, Jan 9 | New York IslandersNYIEdmonton OilersEDM | MSGSN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Oilers and Islanders
The Oilers are 8-2-1, 1st in the Pacific Division with 17 points and a last-10 record of 8-2-0. The Islanders are 5-4-2, 5th in the Metropolitan with 12 points and 5-3-2 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 8-2-1 | 17 | 3-2-1 | 5-0-0 | 49 | 39 | L1 | 8-2-0 | LWWWL | |
| 11 | 5-4-2 | 12 | 4-1-1 | 1-3-1 | 32 | 29 | L1 | 5-3-2 | LOTWWOT |
Next Game for the Oilers and the Islanders
Edmonton Oilers
The Oilers next play at New York Rangers on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET on MSG.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 1 | Edmonton OilersEDM New York RangersNYR | MSG | Scheduled |
New York Islanders
The Islanders next play vs Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 |  Carolina HurricanesCARNew York IslandersNYI | ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu | Scheduled |
FAQ About Oilers vs Islanders
What time is Oilers vs Islanders on Oct. 31?
2:00 PM ET (1:00 PM CT, 12:00 PM MT, 11:00 AM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Oilers vs Islanders on?
The game is on MSGSN. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Oilers vs Islanders being played?
At UBS Arena in New York, home of the New York Islanders. The Edmonton Oilers are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Oilers or the Islanders?
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 Oilers and Islanders play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Oilers vs Islanders 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 Oilers vs Islanders end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 4:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Oilers vs Islanders on national TV?
No. MSGSN is a regional broadcast, shown in the New York and Edmonton markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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