The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are scheduled to begin in late April. Here’s where the New York Islanders currently sit in the NHL playoff picture:
Islanders Playoff Chances
The Islanders playoff odds are . Their odds to miss the postseason are .
Islanders Playoff Seed
Here’s the current playoff bracket if the season ended today:
Islanders Playoff History
The New York Islanders have 29 all-time playoff appearances. New York made the postseason 14 times between 1975 and 1988, which included four straight Stanley Cup Final victories.
Last Time the Islanders Made the Playoffs
The Islanders last made the playoffs in 2024. After finishing third in the Metropolitan Division with 94 points, they lost to the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round.
Last Time the Islanders Missed the Playoffs
The Islanders last missed the playoffs in 2025. They finished sixth in the Metropolitan Division with 82 points and didn’t earn a Wild Card berth.
Last Time the Islanders Won a Playoff Series
The Islanders’ most recent series win came in 2021. They eliminated the Pittsburgh Penguins in six games of the first round and the Boston Bruins in six games of the second round.
Have the Islanders Won the Stanley Cup?
The Islanders have won the Stanley Cup four times. They took home the trophy four straight years in 1980, 1981, 1982, and 1983.
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