The New Jersey Devils are confronting a troubling pattern in their rivalry with the New York Islanders ahead of an upcoming rematch. The teams last met on October 3, 2026, at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, where Islanders forward Victor Eklund celebrated a first-period goal scored by Brayden Schenn.
The Devils will look to reverse their fortunes in the next meeting between the Metropolitan Division opponents. New York has held the upper hand in recent encounters, creating urgency for New Jersey to address the rivalry dynamics before their next showdown.
