New York Islanders Playoff Chances 2026-27
The New York Islanders are 9-6-4 (22 points), outside the East playoff spots (9th in the conference). They make the playoffs in 53% of our simulations and win the Stanley Cup in 2%.
Updated · Through games of November 14, 2026 · 20 of 84 games played per team on average
53%Make playoffs
3%Win Metropolitan
9%Reach conf. finals
2%Win Stanley Cup
96 pointsProjected points
14thPower rating rank
65Games left (33 home)
W2Streak
Next 10 games
| Date | Opponent | Win prob. |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 17 | vs Columbus Blue Jackets (7-11-0) | 60% |
| Thu, Nov 19 | @ Winnipeg Jets (10-8-3) | 49% |
| Sat, Nov 21 | @ Detroit Red Wings (8-10-3) | 51% |
| Mon, Nov 23 | vs Toronto Maple Leafs (8-12-2) | 57% |
| Wed, Nov 25 | vs St. Louis Blues (9-9-2) | 54% |
| Fri, Nov 27 | vs Winnipeg Jets (10-8-3) | 55% |
| Sat, Nov 28 | @ Philadelphia Flyers (6-10-6) | 55% |
| Tue, Dec 1 | vs Florida Panthers (12-7-2) | 52% |
| Thu, Dec 3 | @ Philadelphia Flyers (6-10-6) | 55% |
| Fri, Dec 4 | vs San Jose Sharks (9-11-2) | 61% |
Metropolitan standings
| Team | W-L-OTL | PTS | Playoffs | Win div |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Hurricanes | 16-3-2 | 34 | 98% | 64% |
| New Jersey Devils | 15-6-0 | 30 | 92% | 24% |
| New York Rangers | 12-8-1 | 25 | 66% | 6% |
| New York Islanders | 9-6-4 | 22 | 53% | 3% |
| Washington Capitals | 10-8-0 | 20 | 46% | 2% |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 6-10-6 | 18 | 8% | <1% |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 7-11-2 | 16 | 10% | <1% |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | 7-11-0 | 14 | 8% | <1% |
Playoff path
| Milestone | Chance |
|---|---|
| Make the playoffs | 53% |
| Win the division | 3% |
| Win a first-round series | 22% |
| Reach the conference finals | 9% |
| Reach the Stanley Cup Final | 4% |
| Win the Stanley Cup | 2% |
Frequently asked questions
Will the New York Islanders make the playoffs?
Our model gives the Islanders a 53% chance to make the 2027 NHL playoffs. They are 9-6-4 and outside the East playoff spots (9th in the conference).
What are the New York Islanders' chances to win the Stanley Cup?
2%, with a 4% chance to reach the Stanley Cup Final.
What is the New York Islanders' projected record?
The simulations project about 96 points over the 84-game season (now 22 points in 19 games).