New York Islanders Schedule 2026-27

Eastern Conference, Metropolitan Division
7-5-2 16 pts
4th in Metropolitan, 12th in the Eastern, 19th overall. Streak L1, last 10: 5-3-2.
16Points14 GP
4-2-1Home
3-3-1Away
+1Goal diff40 GF / 39 GA
96 ptsPaceprojected over 84
2 ptsBehind playoff line70 games left

The New York Islanders schedule for 2026-27 has 84 regular-season games. Next game: vs the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu. All times are Eastern Time.

New York Islanders Next Game

DateStart timeMatchupTVStatus
Thu, Nov 5
Carolina HurricanesCAR
New York IslandersNYI
ESPN+, Disney+, HuluScheduled

Next 5 games

DateStart timeMatchupTVStatus
Sat, Nov 7
New Jersey DevilsNJD
New York IslandersNYI
MSG2, MSGSNScheduled
Mon, Nov 9
New York IslandersNYI
San Jose SharksSJS
MSGSN, NBC Sports BAScheduled
Thu, Nov 12
New York IslandersNYI
Los Angeles KingsLAK
ESPN+, Disney+, HuluScheduled
Sat, Nov 14
New York IslandersNYI
Anaheim DucksANA
MSGSNScheduled
Tue, Nov 17
Columbus Blue JacketsCBJ
New York IslandersNYI
MSGSNScheduled

New York Islanders Scores and Results

The last 10 results, newest first.

DateStart timeMatchupTVStatus
Sat, Oct 31
Edmonton OilersEDM4
New York IslandersNYI0
0-0, 3-0, 1-0
MSGSNFinal
Thu, Oct 29
New York IslandersNYI4
Minnesota WildMIN3
1-1, 1-1, 1-1, OT 1-0
MSGSNFinal/OT
Tue, Oct 27
New York IslandersNYI4
Nashville PredatorsNSH3
2-0, 1-2, 0-1, OT 0-0, SO 1-0
MSG2, Scripps SportsFinal/SO
Sun, Oct 25
New York IslandersNYI3
Dallas StarsDAL6
1-2, 2-1, 0-3
MSGSNFinal
Thu, Oct 22
Los Angeles KingsLAK3
New York IslandersNYI2
2-0, 0-1, 0-1, OT 1-0
ESPN+, Disney+, HuluFinal/OT
Tue, Oct 20
Anaheim DucksANA2
New York IslandersNYI3
1-3, 0-0, 1-0
MSGSNFinal
Sat, Oct 17
New York IslandersNYI4
Toronto Maple LeafsTOR1
1-0, 1-0, 2-1
MSGSNFinal
Thu, Oct 15
New York IslandersNYI1
Ottawa SenatorsOTT2
1-0, 0-1, 0-0, OT 0-0, SO 0-1
MSGSNFinal/SO
Tue, Oct 13
Vancouver CanucksVAN2
New York IslandersNYI3
0-2, 2-0, 0-1
MSGSNFinal
Sat, Oct 10
Tampa Bay LightningTBL5
New York IslandersNYI3
2-0, 1-3, 2-0
MSGSNFinal

New York Islanders Schedule 2026-27: Full Season

September 2026

1 game, 0 home, 1 away
  1. Wed30
    Away
    atToronto Maple Leafs
    L 1-2
    MSGSN
    Islanders at Maple Leafs, Sept. 30: Recap

October 2026

13 games, 7 home, 6 away
  1. Sat3
    Home
    vsNew Jersey Devils
    W 6-0
    MSGMSGSN
    Devils at Islanders, Oct. 3: Recap
  2. Tue6
    Away
    atNew York Rangers
    L 2-5
    ESPN
    Islanders at Rangers, Oct. 6: Recap
  3. Thu8
    Home
    vsChicago Blackhawks
    W 4-1
    CHSNMSGSN
    Blackhawks at Islanders, Oct. 8: Recap
  4. Sat10
    Home
    vsTampa Bay Lightning
    L 3-5
    MSGSN
    Lightning at Islanders, Oct. 10: Recap
  5. Tue13
    Home
    vsVancouver Canucks
    W 3-2
    MSGSN
    Canucks at Islanders, Oct. 13: Recap
  6. Thu15
    Away
    atOttawa Senators
    OTL 1-2 SO
    MSGSN
    Islanders at Senators, Oct. 15: Recap
  7. Sat17
    Away
    atToronto Maple Leafs
    W 4-1
    MSGSN
    Islanders at Maple Leafs, Oct. 17: Recap
  8. Tue20
    Home
    vsAnaheim Ducks
    W 3-2
    MSGSN
    Ducks at Islanders, Oct. 20: Recap
  9. Thu22
    Home
    vsLos Angeles Kings
    OTL 2-3 OT
    ESPN+Disney+Hulu
    Kings at Islanders, Oct. 22: Recap
  10. Sun25
    Away
    atDallas Stars
    L 3-6
    MSGSN
    Islanders at Stars, Oct. 25: Recap
  11. Tue27
    Away
    atNashville Predators
    W 4-3 SO
    MSG2Scripps Sports
    Islanders at Predators, Oct. 27: Recap
  12. Thu29
    Away
    atMinnesota Wild
    W 4-3 OT
    MSGSN
    Islanders at Wild, Oct. 29: Recap
  13. Sat31
    Home
    vsEdmonton Oilers
    L 0-4
    MSGSN
    Oilers at Islanders, Oct. 31: Recap

November 2026

12 games, 6 home, 6 away
  1. Thu5
    Home
    vsCarolina HurricanesNext game
    ESPN+Disney+Hulu
    Hurricanes at Islanders, Nov. 5: Preview
  2. Sat7
    Home
    vsNew Jersey Devils
    MSG2MSGSN
    Devils at Islanders, Nov. 7: Preview
  3. Mon9
    Away
    atSan Jose Sharks
    MSGSNNBC Sports BA
    Islanders at Sharks, Nov. 9: Preview
  4. Thu12
    Away
    atLos Angeles Kings
    ESPN+Disney+Hulu
    Islanders at Kings, Nov. 12: Preview
  5. Sat14
    Away
    atAnaheim Ducks
    MSGSN
    Islanders at Ducks, Nov. 14: Preview
  6. Tue17
    Home
    vsColumbus Blue Jackets
    MSGSN
    Blue Jackets at Islanders, Nov. 17: Preview
  7. Thu19
    Away
    atWinnipeg Jets
    MSGSN
    Islanders at Jets, Nov. 19: Preview
  8. Sat21
    Away
    atDetroit Red Wings
    MSG2
    Islanders at Red Wings, Nov. 21: Preview
  9. Mon23
    Home
    vsToronto Maple Leafs
    MSGSN
    Maple Leafs at Islanders, Nov. 23: Preview
  10. Wed25
    Home
    vsSt. Louis Blues
    MSGSN
    Blues at Islanders, Nov. 25: Preview
  11. Fri27
    Home
    vsWinnipeg Jets
    MSGSN
    Jets at Islanders, Nov. 27: Preview
  12. Sat28
    Away
    atPhiladelphia Flyers
    MSG2NBC Sports Phil
    Islanders at Flyers, Nov. 28: Preview

December 2026

14 games, 8 home, 6 away
  1. Tue1
    Home
    vsFlorida Panthers
    MSGSNScripps Sports
    Panthers at Islanders, Dec. 1: Preview
  2. Thu3
    Away
    atPhiladelphia Flyers
    ESPN+Disney+Hulu
    Islanders at Flyers, Dec. 3: Preview
  3. Fri4
    Home
    vsSan Jose Sharks
    MSGSNNBC Sports BA
    Sharks at Islanders, Dec. 4: Preview
  4. Mon7
    Home
    vsColorado Avalanche
    MSGSN
    Avalanche at Islanders, Dec. 7: Preview
  5. Thu10
    Home
    vsCalgary Flames
    MSGSN
    Flames at Islanders, Dec. 10: Preview
  6. Fri11
    Away
    atCarolina Hurricanes
    MSGSN
    Islanders at Hurricanes, Dec. 11: Preview
  7. Tue15
    Away
    atUtah Mammoth
    MSGSN
    Islanders at Mammoth, Dec. 15: Preview
  8. Wed16
    Away
    atColorado Avalanche
    MSGSN
    Islanders at Avalanche, Dec. 16: Preview
  9. Fri18
    Away
    atVegas Golden Knights
    MSGSN
    Islanders at Golden Knights, Dec. 18: Preview
  10. Sun20
    Home
    vsNew York Rangers
    MSGMSG2
    Rangers at Islanders, Dec. 20: Preview
  11. Tue22
    Home
    vsBoston Bruins
    MSGSN
    Bruins at Islanders, Dec. 22: Preview
  12. Sat26
    Away
    atBoston Bruins
    MSGSN
    Islanders at Bruins, Dec. 26: Preview
  13. Sun27
    Home
    vsOttawa Senators
    MSG2
    Senators at Islanders, Dec. 27: Preview
  14. Wed30
    Home
    vsWashington Capitals
    MSGSN
    Capitals at Islanders, Dec. 30: Preview

January 2027

14 games, 5 home, 9 away
  1. Sat2
    Away
    atSeattle Kraken
    MSGSN
    Islanders at Kraken, Jan. 2: Preview
  2. Tue5
    Away
    atVancouver Canucks
    MSGSN
    Islanders at Canucks, Jan. 5: Preview
  3. Thu7
    Away
    atCalgary Flames
    MSGSN
    Islanders at Flames, Jan. 7: Preview
  4. Sat9
    Away
    atEdmonton Oilers
    MSGSN
    Islanders at Oilers, Jan. 9: Preview
  5. Wed13
    Home
    vsPittsburgh Penguins
    TNTtruTV
    Penguins at Islanders, Jan. 13: Preview
  6. Fri15
    Home
    vsDallas Stars
    MSGSN
    Stars at Islanders, Jan. 15: Preview
  7. Sat16
    Away
    atNew Jersey Devils
    MSG2MSGSN
    Islanders at Devils, Jan. 16: Preview
  8. Mon18
    Home
    vsNashville Predators
    MSGSNScripps Sports
    Predators at Islanders, Jan. 18: Preview
  9. Wed20
    Home
    vsBuffalo Sabres
    MSGBMSGSN
    Sabres at Islanders, Jan. 20: Preview
  10. Fri22
    Away
    atWashington Capitals
    MSGSN
    Islanders at Capitals, Jan. 22: Preview
  11. Sat23
    Home
    vsSeattle Kraken
    MSGSN
    Kraken at Islanders, Jan. 23: Preview
  12. Tue26
    Away
    atPittsburgh Penguins
    MSG2
    Islanders at Penguins, Jan. 26: Preview
  13. Thu28
    Away
    atCarolina Hurricanes
    TNTtruTV
    Islanders at Hurricanes, Jan. 28: Preview
  14. Sat30
    Away
    atTampa Bay Lightning
    MSGSN
    Islanders at Lightning, Jan. 30: Preview

February 2027

11 games, 4 home, 7 away
  1. Mon1
    Away
    atFlorida Panthers
    MSGSNScripps Sports
    Islanders at Panthers, Feb. 1: Preview
  2. Wed3
    Away
    atBuffalo Sabres
    MSGBMSGSN
    Islanders at Sabres, Feb. 3: Preview
  3. Fri12
    Away
    atNew York Rangers
    MSGMSGSN
    Islanders at Rangers, Feb. 12: Preview
  4. Sat13
    Home
    vsMinnesota Wild
    MSGSN
    Wild at Islanders, Feb. 13: Preview
  5. Mon15
    Home
    vsUtah Mammoth
    MSG
    Mammoth at Islanders, Feb. 15: Preview
  6. Thu18
    Home
    vsNew York Rangers
    MSGMSG2
    Rangers at Islanders, Feb. 18: Preview
  7. Sat20
    Away
    atMontreal Canadiens
    MSGSN
    Islanders at Canadiens, Feb. 20: Preview
  8. Mon22
    Away
    atColumbus Blue Jackets
    MSGSN
    Islanders at Blue Jackets, Feb. 22: Preview
  9. Tue23
    Away
    atChicago Blackhawks
    CHSNMSGSN
    Islanders at Blackhawks, Feb. 23: Preview
  10. Fri26
    Home
    vsPhiladelphia Flyers
    MSGSNNBC Sports Phil
    Flyers at Islanders, Feb. 26: Preview
  11. Sat27
    Away
    atColumbus Blue Jackets
    MSGSN
    Islanders at Blue Jackets, Feb. 27: Preview

March 2027

13 games, 8 home, 5 away
  1. Mon1
    Home
    vsWashington Capitals
    MSGSN
    Capitals at Islanders, March 1: Preview
  2. Thu4
    Home
    vsVegas Golden Knights
    MSGSN
    Golden Knights at Islanders, March 4: Preview
  3. Sun7
    Home
    vsPittsburgh Penguins
    TNTtruTV
    Penguins at Islanders, March 7: Preview
  4. Tue9
    Home
    vsMontreal Canadiens
    MSGSN
    Canadiens at Islanders, March 9: Preview
  5. Fri12
    Away
    atFlorida Panthers
    MSGSNScripps Sports
    Islanders at Panthers, March 12: Preview
  6. Sat13
    Away
    atTampa Bay Lightning
    MSGSN
    Islanders at Lightning, March 13: Preview
  7. Mon15
    Away
    atBoston Bruins
    ESPN
    Islanders at Bruins, March 15: Preview
  8. Wed17
    Away
    atWashington Capitals
    MSGSN
    Islanders at Capitals, March 17: Preview
  9. Sat20
    Home
    vsPhiladelphia Flyers
    MSGSNNBC Sports Phil
    Flyers at Islanders, March 20: Preview
  10. Sun21
    Home
    vsBuffalo Sabres
    MSGBMSGSN
    Sabres at Islanders, March 21: Preview
  11. Thu25
    Away
    atSt. Louis Blues
    MSG2
    Islanders at Blues, March 25: Preview
  12. Sat27
    Home
    vsDetroit Red Wings
    MSGSN
    Red Wings at Islanders, March 27: Preview
  13. Tue30
    Home
    vsCarolina Hurricanes
    ESPN+Disney+Hulu
    Hurricanes at Islanders, March 30: Preview

April 2027

6 games, 4 home, 2 away
  1. Thu1
    Away
    atPittsburgh Penguins
    MSGSN
    Islanders at Penguins, April 1: Preview
  2. Fri2
    Home
    vsOttawa Senators
    MSGSN
    Senators at Islanders, April 2: Preview
  3. Sun4
    Home
    vsMontreal Canadiens
    MSGSN
    Canadiens at Islanders, April 4: Preview
  4. Tue6
    Home
    vsDetroit Red Wings
    MSG2
    Red Wings at Islanders, April 6: Preview
  5. Thu8
    Away
    atNew Jersey Devils
    MSG2MSGSN
    Islanders at Devils, April 8: Preview
  6. Sat10
    Home
    vsColumbus Blue Jackets
    MSGSN
    Blue Jackets at Islanders, April 10: Preview

New York Islanders Standings: Metropolitan Division

The top three teams in each division make the playoffs. Two wild cards per conference complete the 16-team field. The line under third place marks the cut.

Team
1Carolina HurricanesCAR16122226.8131112015-1-17-1-16336+278-1-1W4
2New Jersey DevilsNJD1495018.64379006-2-03-3-04840+87-3-0W1
3Washington CapitalsWSH1385016.61578006-3-02-2-04442+26-4-0L1
4New York IslandersNYI1475216.57156114-2-13-3-14039+15-3-2L1
5New York RangersNYR1577115.50077006-2-01-5-14546-13-6-1L4
6Pittsburgh PenguinsPIT1457212.42924114-1-11-6-14749-23-5-2L1
7Philadelphia FlyersPHI1648412.37544013-3-31-5-13554-194-4-2W1
8Columbus Blue JacketsCBJ1257010.41714104-3-01-4-02939-104-6-0L2

Full NHL standings

New York Islanders Season Breakdown

The longest home stand is 4 games and the longest road trip is 6 games.

New York Islanders home and away games per month, 2026-27Sep 1 (0 home, 1 away), Oct 13 (7 home, 6 away), Nov 12 (6 home, 6 away), Dec 14 (8 home, 6 away), Jan 14 (5 home, 9 away), Feb 11 (4 home, 7 away), Mar 13 (8 home, 5 away), Apr 6 (4 home, 2 away).September 2026: 1 games, 0 home, 1 away1SepOctober 2026: 13 games, 7 home, 6 away7613OctNovember 2026: 12 games, 6 home, 6 away6612NovDecember 2026: 14 games, 8 home, 6 away8614DecJanuary 2027: 14 games, 5 home, 9 away5914JanFebruary 2027: 11 games, 4 home, 7 away4711FebMarch 2027: 13 games, 8 home, 5 away8513MarApril 2027: 6 games, 4 home, 2 away426Apr
Home and away games per month. December is the busiest, with 14 games.

New York Islanders Team Facts

Home marketNew York, United States
Regular-season games84 (42 home, 42 away)
Metropolitan Division games28
Eastern Conference games52
Back-to-back games13
Season openerWednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, at Toronto Maple Leafs
Season finaleSaturday, April 10, 2027, vs Columbus Blue Jackets

Who the Islanders Play in 2026-27

The New York Islanders face 31 opponents in 2026-27. They meet the Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Devils and Rangers most often, 4 times each.

Metropolitan Division

Own divisionEastern Conference, 7 clubs, 28 games

Atlantic Division

Eastern Conference, 8 clubs, 24 games

Central Division

Western Conference, 8 clubs, 16 games

Pacific Division

Western Conference, 8 clubs, 16 games

How to Watch the New York Islanders

New York Islanders games air on national TV or on the regional network for the New York market.

United States, nationalESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV, ESPN+
Canada, nationalSportsnet. Prime Video on Wednesday nights. TVA Sports in French.
Local gamesRegional sports network for the New York market
Out of market, United StatesNHL Power Play in the ESPN App
Time zoneAll times are Eastern Time. Central is 1 hour earlier, Mountain 2, Pacific 3.
  1. MSGSN, Regional64 games
  2. MSG2, Regional12 games
  3. MSG, Regional5 games
  4. ESPN+, National5 games
  5. Disney+, National5 games
  6. Hulu, National5 games
  7. Scripps Sports, Regional5 games
  8. NBC Sports Phil, Regional3 games
  9. TNT, National3 games
  10. truTV, National3 games
Games by channel, from the listings confirmed so far.

This New York Islanders schedule updates after every game. See the full NHL schedule for every club.

FAQ About the New York Islanders Schedule

When is the next New York Islanders game?

The next New York Islanders game is vs the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, on ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu.

What is the New York Islanders record in 2026-27?

The New York Islanders are 7-5-2 with 16 points after 14 games, 4th in the Metropolitan Division and 12th in the Eastern Conference.

Are the New York Islanders in a playoff spot?

Not right now. The New York Islanders are 2 points behind the second wild card in the Eastern Conference with 70 games left.

How are the New York Islanders doing at home and on the road?

Home record 4-2-1, road record 3-3-1. Goals for 40, goals against 39, a differential of +1.

What was the last New York Islanders score?

The New York Islanders lost 0-4 vs the Oilers on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.

How many games do the New York Islanders play in 2026-27?

The New York Islanders play 84 regular-season games in 2026-27: 42 at home and 42 on the road.

When does the New York Islanders regular season end?

The New York Islanders play their last regular-season game vs the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday, April 10, 2027.

What channel are New York Islanders games on?

National games are on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV or ESPN+ in the United States and on Sportsnet, Prime Video or TVA Sports in Canada. Other New York Islanders games are on the regional network for the New York market.

Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)