New York Islanders 43-34-5 · 91 PTS Islanders vs Red Wings
NYI lead all-time 64-63-6 · 133 meetings since 1972
Next meeting: November 22, 2026
Detroit Red Wings 41-31-10 · 92 PTS 01 / SEASON SERIES
2025-2026 Season Series
NYI lead 2-1
| Date | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-23 | DET @ NYI | 2-7 | NYI | |
| 2025-11-21 | NYI @ DET | 5-0 | NYI | |
| 2025-12-17 | NYI @ DET | 2-3 | DET |
02 / RECENT MEETINGS
Last 9 Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-17 | 2025-2026 | NYI @ DET | 2-3 | DET | |
| 2025-11-21 | 2025-2026 | NYI @ DET | 5-0 | NYI | |
| 2025-10-23 | 2025-2026 | DET @ NYI | 2-7 | NYI | |
| 2024-11-25 | 2024-2025 | DET @ NYI | 4-2 | DET | |
| 2024-11-21 | 2024-2025 | NYI @ DET | 1-2 | DET | |
| 2024-10-22 | 2024-2025 | DET @ NYI | 1-0 | DET | |
| 2024-03-21 | 2023-2024 | NYI @ DET | 3-6 | DET | |
| 2024-02-29 | 2023-2024 | NYI @ DET | 5-3 | NYI | |
| 2023-10-30 | 2023-2024 | DET @ NYI | 4-3 | DET |
03 / RECENT HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Last Three Seasons
All meetings since the start of the 2023-2024 season, regular season and playoffs.
3NYI wins
6DET wins
9Games
0OT/SO games
28-25Goals (NYI-DET)
5.9Goals/game
| Season | GP | NYI W | DET W | NYI goals | DET goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 5 |
| 2024-2025 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 |
| 2023-2024 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 13 |
Highest-scoring meeting: DET 2, NYI 7 — October 23, 2025 (9 goals).
Most lopsided: NYI 5, DET 0 — November 21, 2025.
04 / ALL-TIME
The All-Time Series
First meeting: 1972
64NYI wins
63DET wins
6Ties
133Games
435-412Goals (NYI-DET)
First meeting: December 2, 1972 — DET 4, NYI 1.
| Decade | GP | NYI W | DET W | Ties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 17 | 8 | 9 | |
| 2010s | 22 | 14 | 8 | |
| 2000s | 11 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| 1990s | 20 | 6 | 11 | 3 |
| 1980s | 31 | 18 | 12 | 1 |
| 1970s | 32 | 16 | 15 | 1 |
05 / MATCHUP LEADERS
Top Scorers in This Matchup
Points in Islanders vs Red Wings games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.
| Player | Team | GP | G | A | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mathew Barzal | NYI | 7 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
 Lucas Raymond | DET | 9 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
 Casey Cizikas | NYI | 9 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
 Moritz Seider | DET | 9 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
 Dylan Larkin | DET | 9 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
 Anders Lee | NYI | 9 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
06 / UPCOMING
Next Scheduled Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 22, 2026 | 2026-2027 | NYI @ DET | Detroit |
| March 27, 2027 | 2026-2027 | DET @ NYI | New York |
| April 6, 2027 | 2026-2027 | DET @ NYI | New York |
Islanders vs Red Wings — frequently asked
- What is the all-time record between the Islanders and Red Wings?
- The New York Islanders lead the all-time series 64-63-6 across 133 meetings (regular season and playoffs).
- When did the Islanders and Red Wings first play each other?
- Their first meeting was on December 2, 1972: DET 4, NYI 1.
- When do the Islanders play the Red Wings next?
- The New York Islanders and Detroit Red Wings meet next on November 22, 2026 in Detroit.
- Who won the last Islanders vs Red Wings game?
- The Detroit Red Wings won the most recent meeting 3-2, on December 17, 2025.
- What is the Islanders' record against the Red Wings?
- Since the start of the 2023-2024 season, the New York Islanders are 3-6 against the Detroit Red Wings across 9 meetings (regular season and playoffs), outscoring them 28-25 along the way.
- Who leads the 2025-2026 season series between the Islanders and Red Wings?
- The New York Islanders lead the 2025-2026 season series 2-1 through 3 games.
- Who has the most points in Islanders vs Red Wings games?
- Mathew Barzal leads all skaters with 8 points (4 goals, 4 assists) in 7 head-to-head games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.