New York Islanders Playoffs 2027
The New York Islanders are 1-1-0, 2 points, 4th in the Metropolitan. If the season ended today they would be the WC2 seed and play the Pittsburgh Penguins (M1) in the first round. Next: at the New York Rangers, Tue, Oct 6 · 7:30 PM EDT on ESPN.

Metropolitan Standings
| # | Team | GP | W-L-OTL | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 2-0-0 | 4 | +8 | |
| 2 | 3 | 2-1-0 | 4 | +3 | |
| 3 | 3 | 1-1-1 | 3 | -3 | |
| 4 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 2 | +5 | |
| 5 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 2 | +1 | |
| 6 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 7 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 2 | -5 | |
| 8 | 3 | 0-1-2 | 2 | -9 |
Top three qualify; then the two best remaining teams in the conference take the wild cards. Full East playoff picture →
Islanders Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30 | at | L 1-2 |
| Oct 3 | vs | W 6-0 |
| Oct 6 | at | 7:30 PM |
| Oct 8 | vs | 7:30 PM |
| Oct 10 | vs | 7:30 PM |
| Oct 13 | vs | 7:45 PM |
| Oct 17 | at | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 20 | vs | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 22 | vs | 7:30 PM |
| Oct 25 | at | 6:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next eight games.
This New York Islanders playoffs page refreshes after every Islanders game: record, points, division place, wild-card position and schedule. Compare them with the rest of the East playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
New York Islanders playoffs FAQ
Are the New York Islanders in a playoff spot?
Yes, as of today: they hold the WC2 place. Nothing is clinched until no team below can catch them on points.
Who would the New York Islanders play in the first round?
The Pittsburgh Penguins (M1), with home ice to the Penguins.
When is the next Islanders game?
Tue, Oct 6 · 7:30 PM EDT, at the New York Rangers, on ESPN.
Where do the Islanders rank in the Metropolitan?
4th with 2 points; Pittsburgh Penguins lead with 4.
How do NHL teams make the playoffs?
The top three in each division qualify, plus two wild cards per conference: the next two teams by points, regardless of division.
