Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Islanders: preview, form and head-to-head

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New York Islanders host Chicago Blackhawks (NHL) on October 8, 2026. Here is how both teams arrive: recent form, the season so far, past meetings and the latest team news.

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Matchup edge

Even on form: both teams went 1-4 in their last 5 games.

Recent form: last 5

Chicago Blackhawks: 1 win and 4 losses in the last 5, with 11 goals scored and 23 conceded.

Chicago Blackhawks
Oct 2, 2026at Utah MammothL0–6
Sep 30, 2026at Vegas Golden KnightsL2–5
Apr 16, 2026 · last seasonvs San Jose SharksW5–2
Apr 14, 2026 · last seasonvs Buffalo SabresL1–5
Apr 11, 2026 · last seasonvs St. Louis BluesL3–5

New York Islanders: 1 win and 4 losses in the last 5, with 8 goals scored and 14 conceded.

New York Islanders
Sep 30, 2026at Toronto Maple LeafsL1–2
Apr 14, 2026 · last seasonvs Carolina HurricanesL1–2
Apr 12, 2026 · last seasonvs Montreal CanadiensL1–4
Apr 11, 2026 · last seasonvs Ottawa SenatorsL0–3
Apr 9, 2026 · last seasonvs Toronto Maple LeafsW5–3

Results before kickoff, newest first.

Head-to-head

In the last 2 meetings on record, Chicago Blackhawks won 1, New York Islanders won 1.

Mar 24, 2026 · last seasonNew York Islanders3–4Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 31, 2025 · last seasonChicago Blackhawks2–3New York Islanders

Season so far

Chicago Blackhawks are 23rd of 32 on win rate after 2 games (0-2).

New York Islanders are 28th of 32 on win rate after 1 game (0-1).

#TeamPWLGoals
23Chicago Blackhawks2022:11
28New York Islanders1011:2

What the full preview covers

  • Key factors: the matchups and numbers that shape this game.
  • Player form: recent output from the players who matter most.
  • Team news: injuries and availability from the latest reports.
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