Detroit Red Wings vs New York Islanders, April 6, 2027
Detroit Red Wings4-4-3, 11 pts- 6:30 PMCT
- 5:30 PMMT
- 4:30 PMPT
New York Islanders5-3-2, 12 ptsThe Detroit Red Wings visit the New York Islanders on Tuesday, April 6, 2027. Puck drop is 7:30 PM ET on MSG2. The Red Wings arrive at 4-4-3 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, Apr 6 | MSG2 | Scheduled |
Red Wings vs Islanders Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Islanders play at UBS Arena in New York.
| Matchup | Detroit Red Wings at New York Islanders |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, April 6, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 7:30 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSG2 |
| Venue | UBS Arena, New York |
| Home team | New York Islanders (New York, United States) |
| Away team | Detroit Red Wings |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Red Wings vs Islanders Start?
The Red Wings vs Islanders start time is 7:30 PM ET on Tuesday, April 6, 2027. That is 6:30 PM Central, 5:30 PM Mountain and 4:30 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:30 PM | New York, Detroit |
| Central (CT) | 6:30 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:30 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:30 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 9:00 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Red Wings vs Islanders
Detroit Red Wings at New York Islanders is on MSG2, with puck drop at 7:30 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 Detroit markets.
Red Wings vs Islanders in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Red Wings 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 21 | New York IslandersNYIDetroit Red WingsDET | MSG2 | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Mar 27 | Detroit Red WingsDETNew York IslandersNYI | MSGSN | Scheduled | |
| Tue, Apr 6 | MSG2 | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Red Wings and Islanders
The Red Wings are 4-4-3, 7th in the Atlantic Division with 11 points and a last-10 record of 4-3-3. 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 | 4-4-3 | 11 | 3-3-1 | 1-1-2 | 29 | 34 | L1 | 4-3-3 | LWOTWW | |
| 10 | 5-3-2 | 12 | 4-1-1 | 1-2-1 | 29 | 23 | OT1 | 5-3-2 | OTWWOTW |
Next Game for the Red Wings and the Islanders
Detroit Red Wings
The Red Wings next play vs Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday, April 9, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on DSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Apr 9 |  Pittsburgh PenguinsPITDetroit Red WingsDET | DSN | Scheduled |
New York Islanders
The Islanders next play at New Jersey Devils on Thursday, April 8, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on MSG2, MSGSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Apr 8 | New York IslandersNYI New Jersey DevilsNJD | MSG2, MSGSN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Red Wings vs Islanders
What time is Red Wings vs Islanders on April 6?
7:30 PM ET (6:30 PM CT, 5:30 PM MT, 4:30 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Red Wings vs Islanders on?
The game is on MSG2. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Red Wings vs Islanders being played?
At UBS Arena in New York, home of the New York Islanders. The Detroit Red Wings are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Red Wings or the Islanders?
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 Red Wings and Islanders play in 2026-27?
3 times. None has been played yet.
Does Red Wings 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 Red Wings vs Islanders end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 10:00 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Red Wings vs Islanders on national TV?
No. MSG2 is a regional broadcast, shown in the New York and Detroit markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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