NHL · Game guide
Colorado Avalanche at New York Islanders
What channel the game is on, when it starts in your time zone and every way to watch it — each fact with its source.
Next meeting
Monday, December 7, 2026 · in 55 daysNew York area · Islanders local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · New York Islanders - Tune-In Info
Colorado area · Avalanche local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Colorado Avalanche How to Watch page (NHL.com/avalanche)
Outside both teams' home markets? Games that aren't on national TV stream on the ESPN app (NHL Power Play, with an ESPN Select or ESPN Unlimited plan). ESPN Press Room (Aug 2026) ↗
Avalanche vs Islanders: quick answers
What time is the Avalanche vs Islanders game?
- Colorado Avalanche at New York Islanders starts on Mon, Dec 7 at 1:00 PM ET · 12:00 PM CT · 11:00 AM MT · 10:00 AM PT.
What channel is Avalanche vs Islanders on?
- The game is on MSG Networks in the New York area and Altitude Sports and 9NEWS / KTVD in the Colorado area.
How can I stream Avalanche vs Islanders?
- In the New York area it streams on MSG+; in the Colorado area it streams on Altitude+; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Avalanche vs Islanders on national TV?
- No.No national broadcast is listed; it airs on the teams' local channels.
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What channel number is the game on?
By TV provider, for every channel carrying this game.
MSG Networks
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTV | Ch. 634 / 635 | source |
Also carried by Optimum, DirecTV Stream, Fubo. Provider details →
Altitude Sports
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTVAltitude nine-state territory (team-territory blackouts apply) | Ch. 681 | source |
Also carried by Spectrum, Xfinity, DirecTV Stream, Fubo. Provider details →
On cable? Cable channel numbers change from town to town, so we don’t list one we can’t tie to an area. Look yours up at the provider: Spectrum lineup · Xfinity lineup · Optimum lineup.
Read from each provider's own published lineup: DirecTV (July 29, 2026). A provider can renumber at any time; your on-screen guide is final.
More Avalanche–Islanders games this season
9:00 PM ET · 6:00 PM PT · at Colorado
Local: Altitude Sports, Altitude+ and 9NEWS / KTVD