New York Islanders vs Winnipeg Jets Head-to-Head

Islanders built their historical edge pre-2005, winning 11 of 18 decided meetings (61%) (plus 2 ties). In the shootout era they are 32-23 against each other (58% Islanders). Games average a 2.2-goal margin, with the largest blowout coming via Islanders' 6-goal win. Across the last 20 decided meetings Islanders hold a 13-7 edge, suggesting the modern balance leans their way. The 2000s produced the deepest sample with 36 recorded meetings, more than any other decade in the series. Their first recorded meeting fell in 1999, so the rivalry has spanned 27 seasons of NHL history. Most recent result: Jets won 5-4 on Jan 13, 2026. Through the 2020s Islanders have led 6-4 between the teams.