NHL · Game guide
Edmonton Oilers 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
Saturday, October 31, 2026 · in 18 daysNew York area · Islanders local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · New York Islanders - Tune-In Info
In Canada · Oilers local
Verified Oct 9, 12:00 PM ET · Sports Media Watch, 'SMW FAQ: A complete guide to NHL local broadcasts in 2026-27' (secondary)
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) ↗
Oilers vs Islanders: quick answers
What time is the Oilers vs Islanders game?
- Edmonton Oilers at New York Islanders starts on Sat, Oct 31 at 2:00 PM ET · 1:00 PM CT · 12:00 PM MT · 11:00 AM PT.
What channel is Oilers vs Islanders on?
- The game is on MSG Networks in the New York area and Sportsnet West in Canada.
How can I stream Oilers vs Islanders?
- In the New York area it streams on MSG+; in Canada it streams on Sportsnet+; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Oilers 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 →
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 Oilers–Islanders games this season
3:30 PM ET · 12:30 PM PT · at Edmonton
Local: Sportsnet West, Sportsnet+ and MSG Networks