The New York Islanders (19-12-3) will attempt to extend a five-game home win streak when they take on the Vancouver Canucks (13-17-3) on Friday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. ET on NHL Network.
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Before watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which team will take home the victory in Friday's hockey action.
In the last 10 contests, the Canucks have gone 4-5-1. They have put up 21 goals, while their opponents have scored 24. They have gone on the power play 33 times during that span, and have capitalized with four goals (12.1% of opportunities).
Islanders vs. Canucks Predictions for Friday
Our computer model for this matchup expects a final score of Islanders 4, Canucks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Islanders (-136)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Islanders (-1.5)
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Islanders Splits and Trends
- The Islanders are 6-3-9 in overtime games as part of a 19-12-3 overall record.
- New York is 8-3-0 (16 points) in its 11 games decided by one goal.
- In the five games this season the Islanders registered only one goal, they lost every time.
- New York has scored a pair of goals in nine games this season (3-6-0 record, six points).
- The Islanders are 15-1-3 in the 19 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 33 points).
- In the 12 games when New York has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 9-2-1 to register 19 points.
- In the 15 games when it outshot its opponent, New York is 4-9-2 (10 points).
- The Islanders have been outshot by opponents in 17 games, going 14-3-0 to record 28 points.
Canucks Splits and Trends
- The Canucks have a 13-17-3 record this season and are 4-3-7 in games that have required overtime.
- Vancouver has earned 15 points (6-4-3) in its 13 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Canucks scored just one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
- Vancouver has four points (2-7-0) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
- The Canucks have scored three or more goals 16 times, earning 24 points from those matchups (11-3-2).
- This season, Vancouver has recorded a single power-play goal in 12 games has a record of 5-5-2 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Vancouver is 2-10-1 (five points).
- The Canucks' opponents have had more shots in 20 games. The Canucks finished 11-7-2 in those contests (24 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Islanders Rank | Islanders AVG | Canucks AVG | Canucks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st | 2.91 | Goals Scored | 2.73 | 27th |
| 9th | 2.74 | Goals Allowed | 3.39 | 27th |
| 11th | 28.6 | Shots | 26.4 | 24th |
| 17th | 28 | Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 21st |
| 23rd | 16.51% | Power Play % | 20% | 13th |
| 11th | 82.29% | Penalty Kill % | 73.39% | 29th |
Islanders vs. Canucks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, December 19, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: NHL Network
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- Where: UBS Arena in Elmont, New York
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