NHL · Game guide
New York Islanders at Detroit Red Wings
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
Saturday, November 21, 2026 · in 39 daysDetroit area · Red Wings local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Detroit Red Wings - Detroit SportsNet (Watch Live) page
New York area · Islanders local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · New York Islanders - Tune-In Info
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) ↗
Islanders vs Red Wings: quick answers
What time is the Islanders vs Red Wings game?
- New York Islanders at Detroit Red Wings starts on Sat, Nov 21 at 7:00 PM ET · 6:00 PM CT · 5:00 PM MT · 4:00 PM PT.
What channel is Islanders vs Red Wings on?
- The game is on Detroit SportsNet in the Detroit area and MSG Networks in the New York area.
How can I stream Islanders vs Red Wings?
- In the Detroit area it streams on Detroit SportsNet; in the New York area it streams on MSG+; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Islanders vs Red Wings 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.
Detroit SportsNet (DSN)
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTVMichigan (Red Wings territory) | Ch. 663-3 / 663 (page does not say which is satellite vs. Stream) | source |
| SpectrumMichigan DMAs listed | Ch. 436 (digital); 213 set-top in listed Michigan DMAs; 291 set-top in Livonia | source |
| XfinityMichigan (Red Wings territory) | Ch. 1253 | source |
| DirecTV StreamMichigan (Red Wings territory) | Ch. 663-3 / 663 (page does not say which is satellite vs. Stream) | source |
Also carried by Fubo. Provider details →
MSG Networks
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTV | Ch. 634 / 635 | source |
Also carried by Optimum, 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 Islanders–Red Wings games this season
7:30 PM ET · 4:30 PM PT · at New York
Local: MSG Networks, MSG+ and Detroit SportsNet
7:30 PM ET · 4:30 PM PT · at New York
Local: MSG Networks, MSG+ and Detroit SportsNet