Dallas Stars vs New York Islanders Head-to-Head

Islanders built their historical edge pre-2005, winning 54 of 88 decided meetings (61%) (plus 19 ties). In the shootout era they are 15-16 against each other (48% Islanders). 19 historical ties live in the all-time ledger, all predating the 2005 shootout rule. They have crossed paths in the postseason 5 times. Games average a 2.3-goal margin, with the largest blowout coming via Islanders' 8-goal win. The 1970s produced the deepest sample with 43 recorded meetings, more than any other decade in the series. Their first recorded meeting fell in 1972, so the rivalry has spanned 54 seasons of NHL history. Most recent result: Islanders won 2-1 on Mar 26, 2026. Through the 2020s Islanders have led 6-5 between the teams.