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We now know when the Islanders will be back on the ice for the 2026-2027 season.

This year, the season gets going in September. The Isles open on the road at Toronto on Sept. 30.

The home opener at UBS Arena will be on Oct. 3 against the New Jersey Devils.

The Islanders’ third game of 2026 will be their first of four against the rival Rangers, with their Oct. 6 game being at Madison Square Garden. They will play the Rangers at home for the first time on Dec. 20. The other two matchups come on Feb. 12 and Feb. 18.

Another notable matchup comes when former Islanders captain Anders Lee returns to Long Island with Utah on Feb. 15.

This season will be the first in 22 years where teams will play 84 regular season games, rather than the 82 that they have played in recent years.

The Islanders wrap up their regular season on April 10 against the Columbus Blue Jackets.