Here is Islanders' full schedule for 2027 NHL regular season, including Anders Lee's return

Story by1 / 2The Islanders’ schedule for the 2026-27 NHL season is officially out.New York opens the season on the road against the Leafs in a matchup of the top pick in the draft the past two years, Matthew Schaefer and Gavin McKenna, on Sept. 30.They host the Devils in their home opener on Oct. 3 and then face on the Rangers at MSG in their first two rival meetings just three games into the season.Four of the Isles last five games of the regular season are at UBS Arena, giving them home ice advantage down the stretch in a potential playoff push.Their last two games are against divisional opponents -- Devils and Blue Jackets.Other key notes from the Islanders’ schedule:New York sees the defending champion Hurricanes for the first time on Dec. 11Head coach Peter DeBoer’s former team, the Stars, visit UBS on Jan. 15The Mammoth come to town for Anders Lee’s first game back on Feb. 15Noah Dobson, injured when the Canadiens visited last year, returns on March 9The Islanders will play four weekday afternoon games this yearHere’s a look at the rest of New York’s schedule…