Montreal Canadiens 48-24-10 · 106 PTS Canadiens vs Islanders
MTL lead all-time 115-78-15 · 208 meetings since 1972
Next meeting: February 21, 2027
New York Islanders 43-34-5 · 91 PTS 01 / SEASON SERIES
2025-2026 Season Series
MTL lead 2-1
| Date | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-27 | NYI @ MTL | 4-3 | NYI | OT/SO |
| 2026-03-21 | NYI @ MTL | 3-7 | MTL | |
| 2026-04-12 | MTL @ NYI | 4-1 | MTL |
02 / RECENT MEETINGS
Last 9 Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-12 | 2025-2026 | MTL @ NYI | 4-1 | MTL | |
| 2026-03-21 | 2025-2026 | NYI @ MTL | 3-7 | MTL | |
| 2026-02-27 | 2025-2026 | NYI @ MTL | 4-3 | NYI | OT/SO |
| 2025-03-20 | 2024-2025 | MTL @ NYI | 3-4 | NYI | |
| 2024-12-03 | 2024-2025 | NYI @ MTL | 1-2 | MTL | |
| 2024-10-19 | 2024-2025 | MTL @ NYI | 3-4 | NYI | |
| 2024-04-11 | 2023-2024 | MTL @ NYI | 2-3 | NYI | |
| 2024-01-25 | 2023-2024 | NYI @ MTL | 3-4 | MTL | |
| 2023-12-16 | 2023-2024 | NYI @ MTL | 3-5 | MTL |
03 / RECENT HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Last Three Seasons
All meetings since the start of the 2023-2024 season, regular season and playoffs.
5MTL wins
4NYI wins
9Games
1OT/SO games
33-26Goals (MTL-NYI)
6.6Goals/game
| Season | GP | MTL W | NYI W | MTL goals | NYI goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 8 |
| 2024-2025 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 9 |
| 2023-2024 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 9 |
Montreal Canadiens have won 2 straight meetings.
Highest-scoring meeting: NYI 3, MTL 7 — March 21, 2026 (10 goals).
04 / ALL-TIME
The All-Time Series
First meeting: 1972
115MTL wins
78NYI wins
15Ties
208Games
664-577Goals (MTL-NYI)
First meeting: October 24, 1972 — MTL 4, NYI 3.
| Decade | GP | MTL W | NYI W | Ties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 16 | 8 | 8 | |
| 2010s | 31 | 19 | 12 | |
| 2000s | 36 | 22 | 13 | 1 |
| 1990s | 44 | 24 | 15 | 5 |
| 1980s | 37 | 14 | 18 | 5 |
| 1970s | 44 | 28 | 12 | 4 |
05 / MATCHUP LEADERS
Top Scorers in This Matchup
Points in Canadiens vs Islanders games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.
| Player | Team | GP | G | A | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nick Suzuki | MTL | 9 | 3 | 12 | 15 |
 Cole Caufield | MTL | 9 | 9 | 5 | 14 |
 Noah Dobson | MTL | 8 | 2 | 11 | 13 |
 Juraj Slafkovsky | MTL | 9 | 2 | 8 | 10 |
 B. Horvat | NYI | 9 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
 Anders Lee | NYI | 9 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
06 / UPCOMING
Next Scheduled Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 21, 2027 | 2026-2027 | NYI @ MTL | Montreal |
| March 10, 2027 | 2026-2027 | MTL @ NYI | New York |
| April 4, 2027 | 2026-2027 | MTL @ NYI | New York |
Canadiens vs Islanders — frequently asked
- What is the all-time record between the Canadiens and Islanders?
- The Montreal Canadiens lead the all-time series 115-78-15 across 208 meetings (regular season and playoffs).
- When did the Canadiens and Islanders first play each other?
- Their first meeting was on October 24, 1972: MTL 4, NYI 3.
- When do the Canadiens play the Islanders next?
- The Montreal Canadiens and New York Islanders meet next on February 21, 2027 in Montreal.
- Who won the last Canadiens vs Islanders game?
- The Montreal Canadiens won the most recent meeting 4-1, on April 12, 2026.
- What is the Canadiens' record against the Islanders?
- Since the start of the 2023-2024 season, the Montreal Canadiens are 5-4 against the New York Islanders across 9 meetings (regular season and playoffs), outscoring them 33-26 along the way.
- Who leads the 2025-2026 season series between the Canadiens and Islanders?
- The Montreal Canadiens lead the 2025-2026 season series 2-1 through 3 games.
- Who has the most points in Canadiens vs Islanders games?
- Nick Suzuki leads all skaters with 15 points (3 goals, 12 assists) in 9 head-to-head games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.