**How to watch the New York Islanders (NHL, 2026-27)**

* Local games: MSG Networks — Gotham Sports App transitioning to DAZN for 2026-27
* Out of market: NHL Power Play on ESPN (local games blacked out in the team's territory)

Next games:
* Sun 20 Sep, 1 PM ET — at Devils — NHL Network (Sling TV, DirecTV Stream); MSG Networks (local, in-market); MSG Networks (local, in-market)
* Tue 22 Sep, 7 PM ET — at Rangers — ESPN Select (ESPN+); MSG Network (local, in-market); MSG Networks (local, in-market)
* Fri 25 Sep, 7:30 PM ET — vs Rangers — ESPN Select (ESPN+); MSG Network (local, in-market); MSG Networks (local, in-market)
* Sat 26 Sep, 7:30 PM ET — vs Devils — ESPN Select (ESPN+); MSG Networks (local, in-market); MSG Networks (local, in-market)
* Wed 30 Sep, 7:30 PM ET — at Maple Leafs — MSG Networks (local, in-market)

Full schedule, every channel, and a zip check for blackouts: https://screentonight.erinrose.net/sports/nhl/new-york-islanders
(Source: Screen Tonight, checked 2026-09-20. Rights and carriage change; the team's own site wins if this is out of date.)