New York Islanders Playoffs 2027

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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.

New York IslandersMetropolitan · Eastern ConferenceIn · WC2
1-1-0Record
2Points
.500Points %
+5Goal diff
W1Streak
1-1Last 10
–Points pace
82Games left
Next gameat RangersTue, Oct 6 · 7:30 PM EDT · ESPN
Last gameW 6-0 vs DevilsSat, Oct 3
First round if it ended todayat Penguins M1Then the Rangers/Hurricanes winner

Metropolitan Standings

#TeamGPW-L-OTLPTSP%GD
1Penguins22-0-041.000+8
2Rangers32-1-04.667+3
3Hurricanes31-1-13.500-3
4Islanders21-1-02.500+5
5Capitals21-1-02.500+1
6Blue Jackets21-1-02.5000
7Devils21-1-02.500-5
8Flyers30-1-22.333-9

Top three qualify; then the two best remaining teams in the conference take the wild cards. Full East playoff picture →

Islanders Schedule and Results

DateOpponentResult / timeTV
Sep 30at Maple LeafsL 1-2
Oct 3vs DevilsW 6-0
Oct 6at Rangers7:30 PMESPN
Oct 8vs Blackhawks7:30 PMCHSN/MSGSN
Oct 10vs Lightning7:30 PMMSGSN/The Spot – MTN
Oct 13vs Canucks7:45 PM
Oct 17at Maple Leafs7:00 PM
Oct 20vs Ducks7:00 PM
Oct 22vs Kings7:30 PM
Oct 25at Stars6:00 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.

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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.