How to watch NY Islanders 2024 season-opener for free vs. Utah Hockey Club

A new-look top line of Mat Barzal, Bo Horvat, and Anthony Duclair, plus a goaltender who is nearly fully healthy again are just a few of the things that should excite Islanders fans as the new season kicks off.

They’ll open the season today against the Utah Hockey Club in their second-ever game as a franchise.

All three of The Post’s hockey writers predict that the Islanders will make the playoffs again this season, and the pieces are all there for the team to emerge as a sleeper among a crowded and competitive Metropolitan Division.

It’s a clean slate and the Islanders have 82 chances to leave an impression; here’s everything you need to know about Islanders vs. Utah, from start time and channel, to how to watch for free.

Islanders vs. Utah date and time: When is the NY Islanders first game?

The New York Islanders take on the Utah Hockey Club tonight, October 10, live from UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. Puck drop is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.

What channel are the Islanders on tonight?

Tonight, the Islanders game will air on the team’s home network, MSG, in the metro New York area.

How to watch Islanders vs. Utah for free:

An easy and free way to stream the Islanders vs. Utah game without cable is by using a live TV streaming service with a free trial.

One we’re recommending to everyone right now is DIRECTV Stream, which comes with a five-day free trial. After the trial ends, DIRECTV Stream plan costs $94.99/month. DIRECTV Stream’s Choice plan includes regional sports networks like MSG.

Other ways to stream Islanders vs. Utah:

If you don’t live in the New York area, but want to check out the Islanders, you’ll need a subscription to ESPN+. Subscribers gain access to nearly every out-of-market NHL game with ESPN+, which costs $10.99/month.

2024 NY Islanders roster:

Forwards

• Mathew Barzal
• Casey Cizikas
• Anthony Duclair
• Julien Gauthier
• Simon Holstrom
• Bo Horvat
• Anders Lee
• Kyle MacLean
• Brock Neslon
• Jean-Gabriel Pageau
• Kyle Palmieri
• Maxim Tsyplakov
• Oliver Wahlstrom

Defensemen

• Dennis Chowlowski
• Noah Dobson
• Scott Mayfield
• Adam Pelech
• Ryan Pulock
• Mike Reilly
• Alexander Romanov

Goalies

• Ilya Sorokin
• Semyon Varlamov

When do the Islanders play again?

The Islanders’ next game is against the Dallas Stars on Saturday, October 12 at 8:00 p.m. ET.

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