Colorado Avalanche vs New York Islanders Head-to-Head

Islanders built their historical edge pre-2005, winning 33 of 65 decided meetings (51%) (plus 4 ties). In the shootout era they are 17-14 against each other (55% Islanders). They have crossed paths in the postseason 4 times. Games average a 2.4-goal margin, with the largest blowout coming via Islanders' 6-goal win. The 1980s produced the deepest sample with 37 recorded meetings, more than any other decade in the series. Their first recorded meeting fell in 1980, so the rivalry has spanned 45 seasons of NHL history. Most recent result: Islanders won 6-3 on Dec 4, 2025. Through the 2020s Avalanche have led 7-5 between the teams.