The New York Islanders (32-28-10) square off against the Vancouver Canucks (33-26-12) at UBS Arena on Wednesday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Islanders lost to the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 in a shootout in their most recent outing, while the Canucks are coming off a 4-3 shootout win over the New Jersey Devils.
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Get ready for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will emerge with the victory in Wednesday's hockey action.
The Canucks have totaled 31 goals in their past 10 outings, while allowing 27 goals. A total of 25 power-play opportunities during that time have turned into five power-play goals (20.0%). They are 5-4-1 over those games.
Islanders vs. Canucks Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer model for this game expects a final score of Islanders 3, Canucks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Islanders (-115)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Canucks (+1.5)
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Islanders Splits and Trends
- The Islanders have gone 7-10-17 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall record of 32-28-10.
- In the 27 games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 12-7-8 record (good for 32 points).
- The 12 times this season the Islanders ended a game with just one goal, they went 0-9-3 (three points).
- New York has finished 3-5-0 in the eight games this season when it scored two goals (registering six points).
- The Islanders are 29-8-6 in the 43 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 64 points).
- In the 13 games when New York has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 10-2-1 to record 21 points.
- In the 38 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, New York is 16-19-3 (35 points).
- The Islanders' opponents have had more shots in 30 games. The Islanders finished 16-7-7 in those contests (39 points).
Canucks Splits and Trends
- The Canucks (33-26-12 overall) have posted a record of 8-12-20 in games that have gone to OT this season.
- Vancouver has earned 37 points (13-4-11) in its 28 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Canucks scored only one goal in 11 games and they finished 0-10-1 in those matchups.
- When Vancouver has scored two goals this season, they've earned 12 points (4-6-4 record).
- The Canucks have scored more than two goals in 43 games, earning 65 points from those contests.
- Vancouver has scored a single power-play goal in 33 games this season and has recorded 44 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Vancouver is 15-9-4 (34 points).
- The Canucks' opponents have had more shots in 41 games. The Canucks finished 18-16-7 in those matchups (43 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Islanders Rank | Islanders AVG | Canucks AVG | Canucks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th | 2.73 | Goals Scored | 2.79 | 23rd |
| 17th | 2.96 | Goals Allowed | 3.04 | 20th |
| 8th | 29.1 | Shots | 25.4 | 31st |
| 21st | 28.8 | Shots Allowed | 26.4 | 4th |
| 32nd | 12.14% | Power Play % | 22.05% | 15th |
| 30th | 72.08% | Penalty Kill % | 82.56% | 5th |
Islanders vs. Canucks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: UBS Arena in Elmont, New York
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