NHL · Thursday, October 29, 2026

New York Islanders at Minnesota Wild: NHL start time, rest and research checklist

8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT). Game 8 of 11 on the NHL slate, with each team's last result, rest and next game.

By DeepChamp research team · Updated · Methods and limitations

Short answer

New York Islanders played at Minnesota Wild on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) in the NHL. Final score: New York Islanders 4, Minnesota Wild 3. The schedule data shows no unusual rest or back-to-back context for either team. This page covers the schedule and what to check; it carries no odds and no picks.

Final: New York Islanders 4, Minnesota Wild 3

The DeepChamp AI app adds line movement, market context and player prop research for this game.

Both teams: last result, rest and next game

  • Away

    New York Islanders

    New York Islanders won on the road at Nashville Predators 4-3 on Tue, Oct 27. Full days off before this game: 1.

    Next on the schedule: home against Edmonton Oilers on Sat, Oct 31 at 2:00 PM ET.

  • Home

    Minnesota Wild

    Minnesota Wild won on the road at Utah Mammoth 3-1 on Tue, Oct 27. Full days off before this game: 1.

    Next on the schedule: at Washington Capitals on Sun, Nov 1 at 3:30 PM ET.

Research checklist for New York Islanders at Minnesota Wild

Hockey scoring is low and high-variance, so research focuses on shot volume, ice time and goaltending rather than on the final score alone.

  • Check the final injury and availability reports for New York Islanders and Minnesota Wild close to the start.
  • Check the confirmed starting goalie, which is often announced on game day and moves totals.
  • Look at line combinations and power-play units before trusting a shots or points number.
  • Convert any price you are offered to a break-even probability and compare it with your own estimate.
  • Write down your reason before you place anything, and decide your unit size in advance.

Questions about this game

What time did New York Islanders vs Minnesota Wild start on Thu, Oct 29?

New York Islanders at Minnesota Wild was scheduled for 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Thursday, October 29, 2026. It was game 8 of 11 on the NHL slate.

What was the score of New York Islanders at Minnesota Wild on Thu, Oct 29?

New York Islanders 4, Minnesota Wild 3 (final).

When did New York Islanders last play before this game?

New York Islanders won on the road at Nashville Predators 4-3 on Tue, Oct 27.

When did Minnesota Wild last play before this game?

Minnesota Wild won on the road at Utah Mammoth 3-1 on Tue, Oct 27.

Is either team on a back-to-back in New York Islanders vs Minnesota Wild?

Neither team is playing the second night of a back-to-back based on the schedule we read.

Does this page include odds or picks for New York Islanders vs Minnesota Wild?

No. It is a schedule and research page built from game times and rest context. DeepChamp AI is an independent research app, not a sportsbook, and nothing here guarantees a betting outcome. Use the DeepChamp AI app for line movement and player prop research.

More NHL games on Thu, Oct 29

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