What Time Does New York Rangers vs New York Islanders Start?
Puck drop is listed for 7:00 PM EST at the arena on Thursday, February 18, 2027. That is 7:00 PM ET; the scoreboard also converts it to your time zone.
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New York Rangers vs New York Islanders Game Summary
DateFebruary 18, 2027
Your time7:00 PM ET
TV / broadcastTBA
ArenaUBS Arena
At a glance
New York Rangers vs New York Islanders Game Time, TV Channel & Venue
Get the direct answers first: when the game starts, where to watch, where it is played and whether it is scheduled, live or final.
What Channel Is New York Rangers vs New York Islanders On?
The current TV listing is TBA. TBA means a confirmed network is not yet included in the schedule data.
Where Is New York Rangers vs New York Islanders Being Played?
New York Islanders is the home team, and the listed arena is UBS Arena.
Is New York Rangers vs New York Islanders Live or Final?
The current status is Scheduled. A live or final score will appear here when available.
Schedules and broadcast assignments can change. Use this page for quick planning and confirm late changes through the official NHL schedule.
Schedule context
2026-27 New York Rangers vs New York Islanders Matchup Overview
See where this game falls in the season for both clubs and in their head-to-head regular-season series.
Season Series: Meeting 4 of 4
The 2026-27 schedule lists 4 regular-season meetings between New York Rangers and New York Islanders. This is matchup number 4.
New York Rangers: Game 61 of 84
New York Rangers is the away team for this matchup. It is game 61 on their 2026-27 schedule.
New York Islanders: Game 60 of 84
New York Islanders is the home team at UBS Arena. It is game 60 on their 2026-27 schedule.
Metropolitan Division matchup
Both teams play in the NHL’s Metropolitan Division.
Viewing guide
How to Watch New York Rangers vs New York Islanders
Use the game-level listing first, then verify access with the network, streaming service or local television provider.
Current Broadcast Listing
TBA is currently attached to this game. Multiple networks can appear when national and regional coverage are both available.
Regional Access and Restrictions
Location, regional rights, provider packages and subscription levels can affect access even when a network is listed.
Confirm Before the Game
Schedules and channels can change. Check your provider or the official NHL viewing guide before puck drop.
Season series schedule
2026-27 New York Rangers vs New York Islanders Season Series
These teams meet 4 times in the regular season. This page covers meeting 4; open another matchup for its date, start time, TV channel and venue.
Before and after this game
New York Rangers and New York Islanders Previous & Next Games
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Away team
New York Rangers Schedule Around This Game
Home team
New York Islanders Schedule Around This Game
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Quick answers
New York Rangers vs New York Islanders FAQ
When is New York Rangers vs New York Islanders?
The game is listed for February 18, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET. The scoreboard converts the start to your selected time zone.
What channel is New York Rangers vs New York Islanders on?
The current broadcast listing is TBA. Confirm local access and subscription requirements before puck drop.
Where is the game being played?
UBS Arena is the currently listed arena.
Where can I see the live or final score?
The score appears in the main game summary when it is included in the schedule data. The current status is Scheduled.
Is New York Rangers the home or away team?
New York Rangers is the away team. New York Islanders is the home team for this game at UBS Arena.
How many times do New York Rangers and New York Islanders play in 2026-27?
The regular-season schedule lists 4 meetings. This game is meeting 4 of 4.
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