Capitals vs Islanders · as of Wed, Nov 4
As of Wednesday, November 4, the Washington Capitals and New York Islanders have not met yet this season. They play 4 times in 2026-27. Next game: Wednesday, December 30, Capitals at Islanders, 4:00 PM ET at UBS Arena on Monumental Sports Network, MSG Sportsnet (US) and Sportsnet+ (Canada).
Season series so far
No meetings yet in 2026-27. The first is Wednesday, December 30.
Remaining Capitals vs Islanders games
| Date | Game | TV | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30Wed | Capitals at IslandersUBS Arena USMonumental Sports Network, MSG Sportsnet CASportsnet+ | USMonumental Sports Network, MSG Sportsnet CASportsnet+ | |
| Jan 22Fri | Islanders at CapitalsCapital One Arena USMonumental Sports Network, MSG Sportsnet CATVA Sports | USMonumental Sports Network, MSG Sportsnet CATVA Sports | |
| Mar 1Mon | Capitals at IslandersUBS Arena USMonumental Sports Network, MSG Sportsnet | USMonumental Sports Network, MSG Sportsnet | |
| Mar 17Wed | Islanders at CapitalsCapital One Arena USMonumental Sports Network, MSG Sportsnet | USMonumental Sports Network, MSG Sportsnet |
Times in your time zone. TV from the official NHL schedule: national and both clubs' local channels.
Who to root for
Both clubs are in the Eastern Conference, and both in the Metropolitan Division, so they chase the same playoff spots and the same division title. A regulation win takes two points away from a direct rival, a four-point swing compared with the reverse result. If you cheer for a third Eastern club, a regulation finish is best (two points handed out instead of three), ideally won by whichever of the two is less of a threat to you. Your team's playoff odds page shows the exact effect on game days.
Side by side
 Capitals | Stat |  Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| 8-6-0 | Record | 7-5-2 |
| 16 | Points | 16 |
| .571 | Points % | .571 |
| 4th Met | Division | 5th Met |
| 12th East | Conference | 13th East |
| +1 | Goal diff | +1 |
| 5-5-0 | Last 10 | 5-3-2 |
| L2 | Streak | L1 |
| 56% | Playoff odds | 47% |
| 5% | Win division | 3% |
| 95 | Projected pts | 94 |
| 0-0-0 | Series W-L-OT | 0-0-0 |
Records and ranks from the official NHL standings. Odds and projections from the Tonight.hockey model.
More Capitals matchups
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Capitals Vs Islanders: questions
- When do the Capitals play the Islanders next?
- Wednesday, December 30, 2026: Washington Capitals at New York Islanders, 4:00 PM ET at UBS Arena.
- What channel is Capitals vs Islanders on?
- The next meeting (Wed, Dec 30) airs on Monumental Sports Network, MSG Sportsnet (US) and Sportsnet+ (Canada).
- Who won the last Capitals vs Islanders game?
- They have not played yet in 2026-27. Their first meeting is Wednesday, December 30.
- How many times do the Capitals and Islanders play this season?
- 4 times in the 2026-27 regular season: 2 in Washington and 2 in Elmont. 0 played, 4 to go.
- How do the Capitals and Islanders compare this season?
- The Washington Capitals are 8-6-0 with 16 points; the New York Islanders are 7-5-2 with 16 points (official NHL standings).
Updated from official NHL data.