2026-27 Gamethread #2: New Jersey Devils at New York Islanders

ELMONT, NY – JANUARY 06: New Jersey Devils Center Nico Hischier (13) takes a shot on New York Islanders Goalie Ilya Sorokin (30) during the third period of the National Hockey League game between the New Jersey Devils and the New York Islanders on January 6, 2026, at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. (Photo by Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
The Matchup: The New Jersey Devils (1-0-0) at the New York Islanders (0-1-0). Islanders blog: Lighthouse Hockey.
The Time: 7:30 PM EDT
The Broadcast: TV — MSG/DAZN/Gotham Sports; Radio — Devils Hockey Radio
The Game Preview:Jackson had the preview this morning.
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The Rules: If you have been a reader here, you already know the rules. But for the rest, a reminder: please do not swear in the comment section, and keep comments relevant to the hockey game going on. Beyond that, do not attack any other commenters, and do not ask for or pass along illegal streams on this board.
LGD!
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