The Vancouver Canucks roll into UBS Arena riding high after their shootout victory against New Jersey, while the Islanders look to extend their six-game point streak despite recent stumbles in crucial matchups.
Both teams find themselves in a desperate chase for wild card spots, with Vancouver's potent power play unit clicking at 22.1% facing off against New York's league-worst special teams - setting up what could be a make-or-break showdown for both clubs' postseason aspirations.
The New York Islanders host the Vancouver Canucks in what promises to be a tense battle between two teams separated by just four points in their respective conference playoff races.
New York Islanders vs. Vancouver Canucks prediction: who will win?
For tonight's New York Islanders vs Vancouver Canucks matchup, our predictive model gives the Canucks a 52.5% chance of defeating the Isles.
Pre-game probabilities
Vancouver Canucks
Moneyline
Win %
52.5%
47.5%
New York Islanders
Vancouver Canucks: 52.5% win probability
- Superior goal-scoring output (201 goals for vs Islanders' 193)
- Better overall record (33 wins vs Islanders' 32)
- Higher points total in standings (78 points vs 74 points)
New York Islanders: 47.5% win probability
- Lower offensive production (193 goals scored ranks bottom third in conference)
- Inconsistent recent form (LLWWW shows volatility)
- Negative goal differential (-16 compared to Canucks' -16, but in fewer games)
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New York Islanders vs. Vancouver Canucks preview
The Canucks roll into UBS Arena with some newfound momentum after their gutsy shootout win against New Jersey, where Jonathan Lekkerimaki played hero with the decisive goal.
Both teams are desperately clawing for playoff spots - the Islanders sitting just one point behind Montreal for a wild card berth, while Vancouver's three points out of the Western Conference picture.
The Isles have been quietly stacking points lately with a six-game streak, though they'll be kicking themselves after letting wins slip away in their last two shootout losses.
Keep your eyes on Pius Suter, who's been on fire for Vancouver with 21 goals this season, while Anders Lee continues to be Mr. Reliable for New York with 26 tallies.
The goalie matchup pits Kevin Lankinen, who's held the fort admirably during Demko's absence, against Ilya Sorokin, who's looking to bounce back after a tough outing against Columbus.
These cross-conference foes have put on quite a show lately - their last nine meetings have all been high-scoring affairs, with New York taking the first clash this season in a 5-2 road win.
With Vancouver in the middle of a grueling six-game road trip and the Islanders finding their offensive groove (scoring 3+ goals in their last five), this one has all the makings of another barn-burner at UBS Arena.
New York Islanders vs. Vancouver Canucks form
New York Islanders vs. Vancouver Canucks head to head
New York Islanders
33%
Vancouver Canucks
67%
Nov 15, 2024
Vancouver Canucks
2 : 5
New York Islanders
Jan 10, 2024
New York Islanders
2 : 5
Vancouver Canucks
Nov 16, 2023
Vancouver Canucks
4 : 3
New York Islanders
Feb 10, 2023
New York Islanders
5 : 6
Vancouver Canucks
Jan 4, 2023
Vancouver Canucks
2 : 6
New York Islanders
Mar 4, 2022
New York Islanders
3 : 4
Vancouver Canucks
