Islanders vs Rangers · as of Wed, Nov 4
As of Wednesday, November 4, the Rangers lead 1-0 in the season series after 1 of 4 meetings. Last time out, Tue, Oct 6, the Rangers won 5-2. Next game: Sunday, December 20, Rangers at Islanders, 7:00 PM ET at UBS Arena on MSG, MSG Sportsnet 2 (US).
Season series so far
| Date | Final | Arena |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 6Tue |  Rangers 5, Islanders 2Islanders at Rangers | Madison Square Garden |
Remaining Islanders vs Rangers games
| Date | Game | TV | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20Sun | Rangers at IslandersUBS Arena USMSG, MSG Sportsnet 2 | USMSG, MSG Sportsnet 2 | |
| Feb 12Fri | Islanders at RangersMadison Square Garden USMSG, MSG Sportsnet | USMSG, MSG Sportsnet | |
| Feb 18Thu | Rangers at IslandersUBS Arena USMSG, MSG Sportsnet 2 | USMSG, MSG Sportsnet 2 |
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
 Islanders | Stat | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| 7-5-2 | Record | 8-7-1 |
| 16 | Points | 17 |
| .571 | Points % | .531 |
| 5th Met | Division | 3rd Met |
| 13th East | Conference | 10th East |
| +1 | Goal diff | +1 |
| 5-3-2 | Last 10 | 4-5-1 |
| L1 | Streak | W1 |
| 47% | Playoff odds | 20% |
| 3% | Win division | <1% |
| 94 | Projected pts | 87 |
| 0-1-0 | Series W-L-OT | 1-0-0 |
Records and ranks from the official NHL standings. Odds and projections from the Tonight.hockey model.
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Rangers Vs Islanders: questions
- When do the Islanders play the Rangers next?
- Sunday, December 20, 2026: New York Rangers at New York Islanders, 7:00 PM ET at UBS Arena.
- What channel is Islanders vs Rangers on?
- The next meeting (Sun, Dec 20) airs on MSG, MSG Sportsnet 2 (US).
- Who won the last Islanders vs Rangers game?
- Rangers 5, Islanders 2 on Tuesday, October 6 at Madison Square Garden.
- How many times do the Islanders and Rangers play this season?
- 4 times in the 2026-27 regular season: 2 in Elmont and 2 in New York. 1 played, 3 to go.
- How do the Islanders and Rangers compare this season?
- The New York Islanders are 7-5-2 with 16 points; the New York Rangers are 8-7-1 with 17 points (official NHL standings).
Updated from official NHL data.