Vancouver Canucks vs New York Islanders Preview
The Islanders and Canucks are set to face off at 10:00 ET on TNT. The Canucks will host the game at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC.
The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Canucks are favored to win at home against the Islanders. Check out BetCoco for Vancouver Canucks – New York Islanders odds
Vancouver Canucks vs New York Islanders Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times the Islanders have travelled to take on the Canucks, they are 2-1. Over the last three head to head matchups, the Canucks have gone 2-1 against the spread. When looking at the last three times they have host the Islanders, the Canucks are 3-0 ATS.
- In their last three games away from home, the Islanders have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.
- Across their last five home contests, Vancouver has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 4-1. Their overall mark in these games was 4-1, while averaging 5 goals per game.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Vancouver has an puck line mark of 2-1 while going 1-2 straight up.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Islanders have a straight up record of 2-3 and an puck line mark of 2-3.
Vancouver Canucks vs New York Islanders Prediction
Coming into their game vs. Vancouver, the Islanders are 5-6-3. They are 5-2-1 when favored and 0-4-2 as the underdog. On the road this season, they have a 2-3-0 record, while they are 3-3-3 in their games at home.
The Islanders come into the game scoring an average of 2.4 goals per game, putting them 31st in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 23rd in the league. This year, the Islanders have recorded a 2-2 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have 3-4 record.
Heading into this matchup vs. Vancouver, goalie Semyon Varlamov has started five games in this season. His current record is 2-3, and his save percentage stands at 94%.
As they prepare to face New York, the Canucks currently possess a 11-3-1 record. When they are favored, their record stands at 6-1-0, while as underdogs, it is 5-2-1. For away games this season, they have a 6-3-0 record, while they are 5-0-1 when playing at home.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Canucks are averaging 4.4 goals per game this season, putting them in the 1st spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 25th in the league. Vancouver’s offense is currently ranked 2nd in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 12th in the league.
Goalie Thatcher Demko gets the start and has made 10 starts this season. His record at this point is 7-3, and his save percentage is 93.5%.
Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Islanders winning this game by a score of 4-3.
Vancouver Canucks vs New York Islanders Betting Tips
- We like the Islanders on the moneyline (+132)
- The Islanders are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Vancouver Canucks Injury Report
- Guillaume Brisebois – Upper Body – Out
- Tucker Poolman – Head – Out
- Carson Soucy – Foot – Out
New York Islanders Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
