New York Islanders 2026-27 season preview: full schedule, 84-game regular season, and 17 five-game sets. The New York Islanders open the 2026-27 season on the road against the Maple Leafs on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Last season the New York Islanders finished 43-34-5 with 91 points; missed the playoffs. Way-too-early 2026-27 projection: the New York Islanders have roughly a 39% chance to make the playoffs, projected for about 94 points (on the bubble). Full 2026-27 schedule and 5-game set tracking are on this page, with live playoff probability updating daily once the season begins.