NHL · Game guide
Vancouver Canucks 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, October 13, 2026 · in 10 h 33 minNew York area · Islanders local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · New York Islanders - Tune-In Info
In Canada · Canucks 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) ↗
Canucks vs Islanders: quick answers
What time is the Canucks vs Islanders game?
- Vancouver Canucks at New York Islanders starts today at 7:45 PM ET · 6:45 PM CT · 5:45 PM MT · 4:45 PM PT.
What channel is Canucks vs Islanders on?
- The game is on MSG Networks in the New York area and Sportsnet Pacific in Canada.
How can I stream Canucks 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 Canucks 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 Canucks–Islanders games this season
9:00 PM ET · 6:00 PM PT · at Vancouver
Local: Sportsnet Pacific, Sportsnet+ and MSG Networks