Hurricanes vs. Islanders: How to Watch and Follow the Game on November 5, 2026

Information checked: November 5, 2026, at 8:05 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−05:00); November 6 at 01:05 UTC.

The Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, was scheduled to start at 7:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, November 5. The teams list ESPN+, Hulu and Disney+ as U.S. streaming options. Because the scheduled start time has passed, viewers joining now should open their service and look for the live game or available replay.

A current score or final result could not be independently confirmed from the information available at the time of this check. The NHL scores page for November 5 is the best starting point for the latest game status, score and Gamecenter link.

Destaques

• Scheduled puck drop: November 5 at 7:00 p.m. EST in Elmont (UTC−05:00), or November 6 at 00:00 UTC.
• U.S. streaming: ESPN+, Hulu and Disney+ are listed by both teams; check your subscription and the game listing for access.
• Radio: Carolina lists 99.9 The Fan and the Hurricanes app; New York lists WRHU, LI News Radio, The Beacon and the Isles + UBS Arena app.
• Score: Check the NHL’s November 5 scoreboard for the current status; a score was not verified for this article.

Where can I watch Hurricanes vs. Islanders?

The Hurricanes’ game preview and the Islanders’ preview both identify ESPN+, Hulu and Disney+ as the streaming destinations for this matchup. The Hurricanes also include it in their national broadcast schedule.

Open the app you already use, sign in and search for the teams or browse the live sports section. A listed platform does not establish that every subscription tier includes this particular event. Check the game page and your plan’s terms before paying for a new subscription. Availability, device support and replay access can depend on the service and account.

If the game does not appear immediately, confirm that you are using the U.S. version of the service and that the app is up to date. The NHL scoreboard and the teams’ broadcast pages can help you check the listed destination. The clubs identify this as a national streaming game, so viewers should check this specific listing rather than assume their usual local Hurricanes or Islanders channel will carry it.

What time did the Hurricanes and Islanders game start?

The scheduled start was 7:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at UBS Arena in Elmont. That is midnight UTC at the start of Friday, November 6. In the United States, the same scheduled time was 6:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, 5:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time and 4:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on November 5.

Those are scheduled puck-drop conversions, not a verified account of the actual opening faceoff. At the time of this article’s check, the scheduled start had passed. The live scoreboard is the place to see whether play is underway, delayed or complete.

How can I follow the score and listen on the radio?

For a quick update without video, visit the NHL scoreboard, find Carolina at New York and select Gamecenter. The matchup page can direct readers to the score, game status and available statistics. Refresh the page if it appears to be showing an old pregame listing; a schedule entry by itself does not confirm that a game has started or finished.

For Carolina’s call, the Hurricanes list 99.9 The Fan and the Hurricanes app. The Islanders list 88.7 FM WRHU, 103.9 FM LI News Radio, 92.5 FM The Beacon and the Isles + UBS Arena app. Radio coverage and app access can vary by location and device, so check the station or app if a stream is unavailable.

Following the game through the NHL’s scoreboard is useful if you only need a score or the game situation. Radio provides a continuous call when you cannot watch, while the listed streaming services are the route for video. If the game has ended by the time you arrive, check the NHL listing for the final and your streaming service for any available replay; replay availability was not confirmed for this specific game.

What was at stake for Carolina and New York?

This was the teams’ first meeting of the season, according to Carolina’s preview. The Hurricanes entered with a 12-3-2 record and 26 points, first in the Metropolitan Division. The Islanders entered at 7-5-2 with 16 points. These are pregame records, so they should not be read as updated standings after the matchup.

Both clubs were looking to respond to losses: Carolina had fallen 4-1 to Nashville on November 3, while New York’s previous game was a 4-0 loss to Edmonton on October 31. For either team, the result could affect its division position, but the precise impact depends on the final score, whether the game reaches overtime and results elsewhere. Check the NHL’s current standings after the game for the actual changes.

Frequently asked questions

Is Hurricanes vs. Islanders on ESPN+?

Yes. Both teams list ESPN+ among the U.S. streaming options for the November 5 game. Confirm access in your account before subscribing.

Can I watch the game on Hulu or Disney+?

Both are listed by the teams. The specific subscription and replay access available to you should be checked on the service.

Who won Hurricanes vs. Islanders?

A final result was not verified at the time of this update. Check the NHL’s November 5 scoreboard for the latest status and result.