New York Islanders Standings — 2026-27
New York Islanders in the Metropolitan Division standings for the 2026-27 season. They have 2 points (1-1-0), 7th in the division.
Metropolitan Division — 2026-27
| # | Team | GP | W | L | OT | PTS | GF | GA | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York Rangers | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 6 | +5 |
| 2 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 5 | +8 |
| 3 | Carolina Hurricanes | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -3 |
| 4 | Washington Capitals | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | +1 |
| 5 | New Jersey Devils | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8 | -5 |
| 6 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| 7 | New York Islanders | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 | +5 |
| 8 | Philadelphia Flyers | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 13 | -9 |
Eastern Conference Standings — 2026-27
Playoff seeding follows the NHL format: the top three teams in each division qualify, then the two best remaining teams in the conference take the wild-card spots. x marks a divisional seed, wc a wild card.
| # | Team | GP | W | L | OT | PTS | GF | GA | DIFF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | x | New York Rangers | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 6 | +5 |
| 2 | x | Boston Bruins | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 7 | +1 |
| 3 | x | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 5 | +8 |
| 4 | x | Florida Panthers | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | -1 |
| 5 | x | Montréal Canadiens | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| 6 | x | Carolina Hurricanes | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -3 |
| 7 | wc | Toronto Maple Leafs | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -1 |
| 8 | wc | New York Islanders | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 | +5 |
| 9 | Buffalo Sabres | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -2 | |
| 10 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7 | +0 | |
| 11 | Ottawa Senators | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | +1 | |
| 12 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -2 | |
| 13 | Washington Capitals | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | +1 | |
| 14 | New Jersey Devils | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8 | -5 | |
| 15 | Philadelphia Flyers | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 13 | -9 | |
| 16 | Detroit Red Wings | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | -3 |
Wild Card Race
| Team | Div | GP | W | L | OT | PTS | GF | GA | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Atlantic | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -1 |
| New York Islanders | Metropolitan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 | +5 |
| Buffalo Sabres | Atlantic | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -2 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | Metropolitan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7 | +0 |
Analysis
The New York Islanders sit 7th in the Metropolitan Division in 2026-27 and 8th in the Eastern Conference.
That is a wild-card berth in the Eastern.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the New York Islanders in the standings?
The New York Islanders are 7th in the Metropolitan Division and 8th in the Eastern Conference in 2026-27, with 2 points from 2 games.
Are the New York Islanders in a playoff spot?
Yes. The New York Islanders hold a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.
How many points do the New York Islanders have?
The New York Islanders have 2 points on a 1-1-0 record.
What is the New York Islanders' goal differential?
The New York Islanders have a +5 goal differential in 2026-27, scoring 7 goals and allowing 2.