Devils vs. Islanders Time, TV & Live Stream – 10/3/2026

The New Jersey Devils (1-0) square off against the New York Islanders (0-1) in NHL action on Saturday, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET at UBS Arena and broadcast on ESPN+.

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Devils vs. Islanders: Oct. 3 Viewing Options

• Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Location: Elmont, New York
• Venue: UBS Arena
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

Devils' 2025-26 Stats

Islanders' 2025-26 Stats

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Devils vs. Islanders Top Players

Devils

• One of New Jersey's top offensive players last season was Jack Hughes, who recorded 77 points in 61 contests.
• With 22 goals and 50 assists, Jesper Bratt was one of the most important contributors for New Jersey a season ago (72 points, 0.9 per game).
• New Jersey's offensive effort last season was aided by Nico Hischier's 72 points, including 37 assists.
• As New Jersey's top goalie last season, Jake Allen recorded 17 wins and 17 losses while giving up 100 goals against 930 saves.

Islanders

• Matthew Schaefer totaled 59 points (0.7 per game) for New York last season, with 23 goals and 36 assists in 82 games (playing 24:40 per game).
• Bo Horvat posted 57 total points (0.7 per game) last season. He had 31 goals and 26 assists.
• Simon Holmstrom was a top player on offense for New York with 19 goals and 21 assists.
• Ilya Sorokin had a .906 save percentage (16th in the league) last season, conceding 144 goals (2.7 goals against average). He compiled a 29-24-2 record.

Devils vs. Islanders Injury Report

Devils

Connor Brown: Out (Lower Body)

Islanders

None

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