NHL · Game guide
New York Islanders at Vegas Golden Knights
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
Friday, December 18, 2026 · in 67 daysVegas area · Golden Knights local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Vegas Golden Knights press release (NHL.com/goldenknights), Aug. 26, 2026
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 Golden Knights: quick answers
What time is the Islanders vs Golden Knights game?
- New York Islanders at Vegas Golden Knights starts on Fri, Dec 18 at 10:00 PM ET · 9:00 PM CT · 8:00 PM MT · 7:00 PM PT.
What channel is Islanders vs Golden Knights on?
- The game is on The Spot – Vegas 34 in the Vegas area and MSG Networks in the New York area.
How can I stream Islanders vs Golden Knights?
- In the Vegas area it streams on KnightTime+; in the New York area it streams on MSG+; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Islanders vs Golden Knights 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.
The Spot – Vegas 34
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 34 | source |
| DirecTVLas Vegas DMA | Ch. 34 | source |
| CoxLas Vegas DMA | Ch. 34 | source |
| TDS TelecomLas Vegas DMA | Ch. 2 | source |
| Rio Virgin TelephoneLas Vegas DMA | Ch. 34, 334 | source |
Also carried by DirecTV Stream, 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–Golden Knights games this season
7:00 PM ET · 4:00 PM PT · at New York
Local: MSG Networks, MSG+ and The Spot – Vegas 34