New York Islanders Playoffs 2027
The New York Islanders are 8-8-2, 18 points, 5th in the Metropolitan. They are 6 points behind the second wild card in the East. Next: at the Anaheim Ducks, Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 PM EST on MSGSN/KCOP.

Season Trend
Metropolitan Standings
| # | Team | GP | W-L-OTL | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 15-4-1 | 31 | +36 | |
| 2 | 20 | 14-6-0 | 28 | +16 | |
| 3 | 20 | 11-8-1 | 23 | +3 | |
| 4 | 17 | 10-7-0 | 20 | 0 | |
| 5 | 18 | 8-8-2 | 18 | 0 | |
| 6 | 19 | 7-11-1 | 15 | -6 | |
| 7 | 21 | 5-11-5 | 15 | -22 | |
| 8 | 17 | 7-10-0 | 14 | -12 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 31 | vs | L 0-4 |
| Nov 5 | vs | L 3-5 |
| Nov 7 | vs | L 4-5 |
| Nov 9 | at | L 2-3 |
| Nov 12 | at | W 5-2 |
| Nov 14 | at | 10:00 PM |
| Nov 17 | vs | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 19 | at | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 21 | at | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 23 | vs | 7:30 PM |
| Nov 25 | vs | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 27 | vs | 7:30 PM |
| Nov 28 | at | 7:30 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?
Not today: they are 6 points behind the second wild card in the East.
When is the next Islanders game?
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 PM EST, at the Anaheim Ducks, on MSGSN/KCOP.
How many points are the Islanders on pace for?
84 points over 84 games at their current rate (.500 points percentage). The second wild card usually needs roughly 90 to 98 points.
Where do the Islanders rank in the Metropolitan?
5th with 18 points; Carolina Hurricanes lead with 31.
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.
