Florida Panthers vs New York Islanders, Dec. 1, 2026
Florida Panthers5-4-2, 12 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
New York Islanders5-3-2, 12 ptsThe Florida Panthers visit the New York Islanders on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on MSGSN, Scripps Sports. The Panthers arrive at 5-4-2 and the Islanders at 5-3-2. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 1 | MSGSN, Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Panthers vs Islanders Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Islanders play at UBS Arena in New York.
| Matchup | Florida Panthers at New York Islanders |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSGSN, Scripps Sports |
| Venue | UBS Arena, New York |
| Home team | New York Islanders (New York, United States) |
| Away team | Florida Panthers |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Panthers vs Islanders Start?
The Panthers vs Islanders start time is 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 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 | New York, Florida |
| 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 Panthers vs Islanders
Florida Panthers at New York Islanders is on MSGSN, Scripps Sports, 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 New York and Florida markets.
Panthers vs Islanders in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Panthers and the Islanders 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 1 | MSGSN, Scripps Sports | Scheduled | ||
| Mon, Feb 1 | New York IslandersNYIFlorida PanthersFLA | MSGSN, Scripps Sports | Scheduled | |
| Fri, Mar 12 | New York IslandersNYIFlorida PanthersFLA | MSGSN, Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Panthers and Islanders
The Panthers are 5-4-2, 6th in the Atlantic Division with 12 points and a last-10 record of 4-4-2. The Islanders are 5-3-2, 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 | 5-4-2 | 12 | 2-1-0 | 3-3-2 | 31 | 34 | L2 | 4-4-2 | LLWWW | |
| 10 | 5-3-2 | 12 | 4-1-1 | 1-2-1 | 29 | 23 | OT1 | 5-3-2 | OTWWOTW |
Next Game for the Panthers and the Islanders
Florida Panthers
The Panthers next play at Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 3 | Florida PanthersFLA Toronto Maple LeafsTOR | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
New York Islanders
The Islanders next play at Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 3 | New York IslandersNYI Philadelphia FlyersPHI | ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu | Scheduled |
FAQ About Panthers vs Islanders
What time is Panthers vs Islanders on Dec. 1?
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 Panthers vs Islanders on?
The game is on MSGSN, Scripps Sports. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Panthers vs Islanders being played?
At UBS Arena in New York, home of the New York Islanders. The Florida Panthers are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Panthers or the Islanders?
They are level on 12 points. The Panthers are 5-4-2 and the Islanders are 5-3-2.
How many times do the Panthers and Islanders play in 2026-27?
3 times. None has been played yet.
Does Panthers 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 Panthers vs Islanders 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 Panthers vs Islanders on national TV?
No. MSGSN, Scripps Sports is a regional broadcast, shown in the New York and Florida markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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