The New York Islanders have a 35% chance to make the 2026–27 NHL playoffs with a 8-6-4 record. Win Division: 1% · Wild Card: 12% · Presidents' Trophy: <1%. Updated daily via 100,000 Monte Carlo simulations of the remaining schedule.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| Make Playoffs | 35% |
| Win Division | 1% |
| Wild Card | 12% |
| Presidents' Trophy | <1% |
| Win Stanley Cup | 1% |
The New York Islanders are 5th in the Metropolitan Division at 8-6-4 (20 points) after 18 games, 12 points behind the Carolina Hurricanes.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Record (W-L-OTL) | 8-6-4 |
| Points | 20 |
| Games played | 18 |
| Place in the Metropolitan Division | 5th |
| Place in the Eastern Conference | 10th |
| Goals for / against | 54 / 54 (0) |
| Next game | 2026-11-14 at Anaheim Ducks |
| Rank | Team | Record | PTS | GP | GF | GA | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carolina Hurricanes | 15-3-2 | 32 | 20 | 82 | 46 | +36 |
| 2 | New Jersey Devils | 14-6-0 | 28 | 20 | 73 | 57 | +16 |
| 3 | New York Rangers | 11-8-1 | 23 | 20 | 59 | 56 | +3 |
| 4 | Washington Capitals | 10-7-0 | 20 | 17 | 58 | 58 | 0 |
| 5 | New York Islanders | 8-6-4 | 20 | 18 | 54 | 54 | 0 |
| 6 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 7-10-2 | 16 | 19 | 61 | 67 | -6 |
| 7 | Philadelphia Flyers | 5-10-6 | 16 | 21 | 47 | 69 | -22 |
| 8 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 7-10-0 | 14 | 17 | 42 | 54 | -12 |
The New York Islanders currently hold a record of 8-6-4 through 18 games, accumulating 20 points. This places them 4th in the Metropolitan Division and 10th in the Eastern Conference. Their probability of making the playoffs stands at 35%, with a 12% chance of securing a Wild Card spot and a 1% chance of winning their division. They have a 0% probability of winning the Presidents' Trophy, reflecting their current standing.
For fans, these probabilities indicate a challenging but not insurmountable path to the postseason. A 35% chance means the Islanders are considered outsiders for a playoff berth, requiring significant improvement over the remaining 66 games. The low division win probability suggests their focus will likely shift towards securing a Wild Card position, where their chances are slightly better, though still requiring a strong push.
The 2026–27 season for the New York Islanders has seen them achieve a balanced 8-6-4 record over their first 18 games. Offensively and defensively, the team has been even, scoring 54 goals for and allowing 54 goals against, resulting in a perfectly neutral goal differential of 0.00 per game. With 66 games still remaining in the schedule, the team has ample opportunity to build on their current 20 points.
To improve their playoff positioning and climb the Eastern Conference standings from their current 10th place, the Islanders will need to significantly increase their win percentage. Their projected final point total of 91 suggests they are on the cusp of playoff contention, but consistent winning will be crucial to push past the playoff bubble and secure one of the 16 available spots, particularly a Wild Card berth.
The New York Islanders currently have a 35% probability of making the playoffs in the 2026–27 season. This projection places them as a team with a considerable challenge ahead, requiring a strong performance over their remaining 66 games to secure a postseason berth.
The Islanders' overall playoff odds for 2026–27 are 35%. Specifically, they have a 1% chance of winning their division and a 12% chance of securing a Wild Card spot. Their Presidents' Trophy probability is currently 0%.
The Islanders are currently ranked 4th in the Metropolitan Division with 20 points. Their probability of winning the Metropolitan Division is 1%, indicating a very challenging path to claim the top spot directly from their current position.
Currently, the Islanders are 10th in the Eastern Conference. They have a 12% probability of securing a Wild Card spot, which means they are outside the top eight teams but still have a viable, though difficult, path to qualify for the playoffs through a Wild Card berth.
Probabilities generated via 100,000 Monte Carlo simulations of the remaining schedule · updated daily at 9 AM ET · data through 2026-11-12. How it works.