New York Rangers vs New York Islanders, Feb. 18, 2027
New York Rangers7-5-1, 15 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
New York Islanders5-4-2, 12 ptsThe New York Rangers visit the New York Islanders on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2027. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on MSG, MSG2. The Rangers arrive at 7-5-1 and the Islanders at 5-4-2. The clubs have met once already in 2026-27 and the Rangers lead the season series 1-0.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Feb 18 | MSG, MSG2 | Scheduled |
Rangers vs Islanders Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Islanders play at UBS Arena in New York.
| Matchup | New York Rangers at New York Islanders |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, Feb. 18, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSG, MSG2 |
| Venue | UBS Arena, New York |
| Home team | New York Islanders (New York, United States) |
| Away team | New York Rangers |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Rangers vs Islanders Start?
The Rangers vs Islanders start time is 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2027. 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 |
| 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 Rangers vs Islanders
New York Rangers at New York Islanders is on MSG, 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 New York and New York markets.
Rangers vs Islanders in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Rangers and the Islanders meet 4 times in 2026-27. 1 game has been played and the Rangers lead the season series 1-0. Every meeting is listed below with its result or start time, and each one opens that game's own page.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 6 | New York IslandersNYI2New York RangersNYR5 0-1, 2-2, 0-2 | ESPN | Final | |
| Sun, Dec 20 | New York RangersNYRNew York IslandersNYI | MSG, MSG2 | Scheduled | |
| Fri, Feb 12 | New York IslandersNYINew York RangersNYR | MSG, MSGSN | Scheduled | |
| Thu, Feb 18 | MSG, MSG2 | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Rangers and Islanders
The Rangers are 7-5-1, 2nd in the Metropolitan Division with 15 points and a last-10 record of 5-4-1. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 7-5-1 | 15 | 6-0-0 | 1-5-1 | 41 | 36 | L2 | 5-4-1 | LLWOTL | |
| 11 | 5-4-2 | 12 | 4-1-1 | 1-3-1 | 32 | 29 | L1 | 5-3-2 | LOTWWOT |
Next Game for the Rangers and the Islanders
New York Rangers
The Rangers next play at Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2027 at 12:00 PM ET on ABC.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Feb 20 | New York RangersNYR Philadelphia FlyersPHI | ABC | Scheduled |
New York Islanders
The Islanders next play at Montreal Canadiens on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on MSGSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Feb 20 | New York IslandersNYI Montreal CanadiensMTL | MSGSN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Rangers vs Islanders
What time is Rangers vs Islanders on Feb. 18?
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 Rangers vs Islanders on?
The game is on MSG, MSG2. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Rangers vs Islanders being played?
At UBS Arena in New York, home of the New York Islanders. The New York Rangers are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Rangers or the Islanders?
The Rangers. They are 7-5-1 with 15 points, against 5-4-2 and 12 points for the Islanders.
How many times do the Rangers and Islanders play in 2026-27?
4 times. 1 game has been played and the Rangers lead the season series 1-0.
Does Rangers 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 Rangers 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 Rangers vs Islanders on national TV?
No. MSG, MSG2 is a regional broadcast, shown in the New York and New York markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)