The Vancouver Canucks (33-26-12) travel to face off against the New York Islanders (32-29-10) on Wednesday, March 26th. This game will be played at UBS Arena in Elmont and televised on ESPN+. The Canucks are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Islanders are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Rangers. Puck drop is set for 7:30 ET.
Canucks vs Islanders
The Vancouver Canucks Are Coming Off A Win
Vancouver improved to 33-26-12 with a 3-2 win over the Sharks. The Canucks were favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.
The Canucks fell behind in the second period but tied it up at 5:19. Jake DeBrusk gave them the lead in the third, but the Sharks responded with 1:17 left. Pius Suter scored the game-winner for Vancouver with just 26 seconds remaining.
The New York Islanders Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Islanders dropped to 32-29-10 after a 5-2 loss to the Rangers. As underdogs on the puck line, the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.
After falling behind 2-0, the Islanders cut the deficit with a goal at 15:22 in the second period. However, the Rangers responded with three more goals to seal the win.
Vancouver Offense Breakdown
Pius Suter led the way for the Canucks with two goals, including his 3rd and 4th of the season. After the Sharks took a 1-0 lead, Suter responded with a goal at 5:19 in the second period and later sealed the game with a goal at 19:34 in the third period. Jake DeBrusk also added his 1st goal of the season at 4:22 in the third period.
The Canucks fired 27 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period. They found the net once in the second and added two more in the third. Vancouver recorded 25 giveaways in the game.
Islanders Offense Breakdown
In their 5-2 loss to the Rangers, the Islanders took 37 shots on goal but only scored twice. Casey Cizikas netted his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson added his fifth, with just 8 seconds left in the second period.
The Islanders recorded 23 giveaways and were shut out in the first period before Cizikas scored 4:38 into the second. Brock Nelson’s goal came with 8 seconds remaining in the second period.
Vancouver Team Defense
Kevin Lankinen stopped 21 shots and posted a 91.3% save percentage, helping the Canucks secure a 3-2 win over the Sharks. Vancouver’s defense also contributed with 5 takeaways and 24 hits. Despite giving up the first goal at 2:37 into the 2nd period and another at 18:43 in the 3rd, the Canucks’ defense held strong in the final moments, leading to a late game-winning goal by Pius Suter.
New York Team Defense
Defensively, the Islanders gave up the first goal just 3:44 into the game and allowed two more in the third period, including an empty-netter. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with a save percentage of 89.7%. The Islanders’ defense also recorded 12 takeaways and 17 hits.
Canucks vs Islanders Trends
- Across their last five road contests, Vancouver has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 3 goals per game.
- When looking at their past three home matchups, New York has an puck line record of 0-3 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, New York has an puck line mark of 2-1 while going 1-2 straight up.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Canucks have a straight up record of 3-2, while going 2-3 against the spread.
Canucks vs Islanders Prediction
When making a moneyline pick, my choice is the Islanders to come out with a win against the Canucks while playing at home. Considering the moneyline odds at -122, I’m placing my bet on the Islanders to win outright.
When it comes to my suggested pick for the puck line, I’d advise taking the Canucks to cover. Even in the event of a Islanders victory, this matchup is likely to remain closely contested, and the Canucks should cover the puck line.
For those looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.
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Last updated:March 26, 2025 Canucks, Islanders