A game preview for the matchup between the New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders highlights a previous encounter on October 3, 2026, at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. During that game, Devils forward Timo Meier, wearing number 28, and Islanders forward Ondrej Palat, number 81, were photographed battling for the puck in the first period.
The preview, authored by Chris Fieldhouse for SB Nation, was published on November 7, 2026. It serves as the 17th installment in a series previewing games between the two Metropolitan Division rivals.
