November 20, 2021, will not be the first time that the New York Islanders begin their home schedule against the Calgary Flames. The Islanders' first-ever game came against their expansion cousins, the Atlanta Flames, at Nassau Coliseum. Also, the 2000-01 Islanders opened their season against the Flames, which I’m pretty sure was my first home opener.
However, it will be the first time that the Islanders play a home game at UBS Arena at Belmont Park. The first game ought to be a win. They better beat Calgary—especially because wins before that game may be tough to come by.