Overview
- Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden for the teams’ first regular-season meeting of 2025–26.
- Television coverage is on MSG Network, the regional carrier for the game.
- Streaming is available via the Gotham Sports App, with access supported by eligible cable or satellite logins and select provider apps.
- Some outlets report a five-day DIRECTV Choice trial includes MSG and MSGSN, though availability can vary by location and provider terms.
- The Rangers swept last season’s series and routed the Islanders 9–2 in April, while current leaders highlighted include Taylor Raddysh and Adam Fox for New York and Bo Horvat for the Isles.