NHL · Game guide
Columbus Blue Jackets 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
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 · in 35 daysNew York area · Islanders local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · New York Islanders - Tune-In Info
Columbus area · Blue Jackets local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Columbus Blue Jackets - How to Watch (Blue Jackets Hockey Network)
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) ↗
Blue Jackets vs Islanders: quick answers
What time is the Blue Jackets vs Islanders game?
- Columbus Blue Jackets at New York Islanders starts on Tue, Nov 17 at 7:00 PM ET · 6:00 PM CT · 5:00 PM MT · 4:00 PM PT.
What channel is Blue Jackets vs Islanders on?
- The game is on MSG Networks in the New York area and Blue Jackets Hockey Network and Spectrum in the Columbus area.
How can I stream Blue Jackets vs Islanders?
- In the New York area it streams on MSG+; in the Columbus area it streams on Blue Jackets Hockey Network and Fubo; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Blue Jackets 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 →
Blue Jackets Hockey Network
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| SpectrumMost of Ohio incl. Columbus | Ch. HD 320/1320; IP 349 (Powell some areas 565/1565; Ironton 189/1190) | source |
Also carried by Fubo, Prime Video (subscription). 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 Blue Jackets–Islanders games this season
7:00 PM ET · 4:00 PM PT · at Columbus
Local: Blue Jackets Hockey Network, Spectrum and Fubo
7:00 PM ET · 4:00 PM PT · at Columbus
Local: Blue Jackets Hockey Network, Spectrum and Fubo
5:00 PM ET · 2:00 PM PT · at New York
Local: MSG Networks, MSG+ and Blue Jackets Hockey Network