The New York Islanders are an American professional ice hockey team based in Brooklyn, New York, and compete in the NHL's Eastern Conference. Founded in 1972, the team originally played in Uniondale, Long Island, for 42 seasons. After a rough start, the Islanders found their form under head coach Al Arbour and made their first playoff appearance in 1974-75. By the late 1970s, they won their first division title and posted the best regular-season record in the NHL in 1978-79.
In the 1980s, the Islanders became dominant, advancing to five consecutive Stanley Cup finals and winning four straight championships from 1980 to 1983. During this golden era, key players like Billy Smith, Mike Bossy, and Bryan Trottier led the team. Despite their success, they lost in the 1983-84 finals.
The 1990s were a challenging period for the Islanders, with the team often finishing last in their division. They returned to the playoffs in the early 2000s but failed to progress beyond the first round. However, the team saw a resurgence in the late 2010s, reaching the conference finals twice in 2019 and 2020, though the Tampa Bay Lightning ultimately defeated them on both occasions.
New York Islanders Preseason Schedule
The New York Islanders kicked off their preseason on a strong note, winning their first game 4-2 against the New Jersey Devils on September 23, 2024. However, they faced a setback on September 25, 2024, falling 6-4 to the New York Rangers, leaving them with a 1-1-0 record.
Looking ahead, the Islanders will face the Philadelphia Flyers on September 27, followed by a home game against the Devils on September 28. They’ll also play the Flyers again at home on October 1, before wrapping up the preseason with a showdown against the Rangers on October 5.
Here’s a table summarising the New York Islanders preseason schedule:
| DATE | OPPONENT | RESULT | W-L-OTL |
| Mon, Sep 23 | New Jersey | W4-2 | 1-0-0 |
| Wed, Sep 25 | New York | L6-4 | 1-1-0 |
| DATE | OPPONENT | TIME | TV |
| Fri, Sep 27 | Philadelphia | 4:30 AM | |
| Sat, Sep 28 | New Jersey | 4:30 AM | |
| Tue, Oct 1 | Philadelphia | 4:30 AM | |
| Sat, Oct 5 | New York | 4:30 AM |
New York Islanders Preseason Schedule FAQs
A. The New York Islanders were founded in 1972.
A. The New York Islanders play in the Eastern Conference of the NHL.
A. The New York Islanders' home arena is UBS Arena.
A. The New York Islanders compete in the Metropolitan Division.
A. The New York Islanders compete in the Metropolitan Division.
