NHL action on Friday features the New York Islanders (19-12-3) hosting the Vancouver Canucks (13-17-3) at UBS Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on NHL Network. The Islanders are third in the Eastern Conference (41 points), and the Canucks are 16th in the Western Conference (29 points).
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Islanders vs. Canucks: Dec. 19 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, December 19, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: NHL Network
- Location: Elmont, New York
- Venue: UBS Arena
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Islanders' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.91 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.74 | 9th |
| Shots | 28.6 | 11th |
| Shots Allowed | 28 | 17th |
| Power Play % | 16.51% | 23rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.29% | 11th |
Canucks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.73 | 27th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.39 | 27th |
| Shots | 26.4 | 24th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 20% | 13th |
| Penalty Kill % | 73.39% | 29th |
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Islanders vs. Canucks Top Players
Islanders
- A productive offensive player this season for New York, Bo Horvat has recorded 31 points.
- Mathew Barzal is another of New York's major contributors currently with 26 total points (nine goals and 17 assists) to his name.
- On 93 shots (for nine goals) and 14 assists, Matthew Schaefer has contributed 23 points this season.
- In the 23 games Ilya Sorokin has played this season, his save percentage is .910, 18th in the league.
Canucks
- Elias Pettersson has totaled eight goals and 14 assists in 28 games for Vancouver, good for 22 points.
- Conor Garland has helped lead the offense for Vancouver this season with seven goals and 12 assists.
- Brock Boeser has 17 points so far, including nine goals and eight assists.
- Kevin Lankinen has an .877 save percentage (57th in the league), with 408 total saves, allowing 57 goals (3.5 goals against average). He has compiled a 4-10-3 record this season.
Islanders vs. Canucks Injury Report
Islanders
Pierre Engvall: Out (Ankle),
Alexander Romanov: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Semyon Varlamov: Out (Knee),
Ethan Bear: Out (Undisclosed),
Kyle Palmieri: Out (Knee),
Mathew Barzal: Day-To-Day (Maintenance),
Bo Horvat: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
Canucks
Teddy Blueger: Out (Lower Body),
Derek Forbort: Out (Undisclosed),
Filip Chytil: Out (Upper Body),
Guillaume Brisebois: Out (Lower Body),
Elias Pettersson: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
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Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2025 | Ducks | W 5-2 | Home |
| 12/13/2025 | Lightning | W 3-2 | Home |
| 12/16/2025 | Red Wings | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/19/2025 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Devils | - | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Rangers | - | Home |
Canucks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2025 | Sabres | L 3-2 | Home |
| 12/14/2025 | Devils | W 2-1 | Away |
| 12/16/2025 | Rangers | W 3-0 | Away |
| 12/19/2025 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 12/20/2025 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 12/22/2025 | Flyers | - | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Sharks | - | Home |