Elite matchups against the Rangers and Penguins take center stage as New York prepares for prime-time billing, alongside crucial schedule adjustments for the upcoming regular season campaign.
The New York Islanders will play on national television 10 times during the 2026-27 NHL regular season the club announced on Wednesday afternoon.
Here's a quick breakdown from the list above.
ESPN (2): Vs. NYR on Oct. 6, At BOS on Mar. 15
ESPN+/Disney+/Hulu (5): Vs. LAK on Oct. 22, Vs. CAR on Nov. 5, At LAK on Nov. 12, At PHI on Dec. 3, Vs. CAR on Mar. 30
TNT/truTV/HBO Max (3): Vs. PIT on Jan. 13, At CAR on Jan. 28, Vs. PIT on Mar. 7
The Islanders played 10 nationally-televised games a season ago, as well.
The NHL also announced on Wednesday that they have changed six start games for the Isalnders this season:
The Islanders' 2026-27 season begins on Sept. 30 against the Toronto Maple Leafs followed by their home opener on Oct. 3 against the New Jersey Devils.
