Islanders vs. Canucks Prediction & Picks - Dec. 19

The New York Islanders (19-12-3) will aim to prolong 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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As hockey action continues, prepare for the matchup by checking out which team we project to capture the win in Friday's game.

In the last 10 games, the Canucks have a record of 4-5-1. They have totaled 21 goals, while allowing their opponents to score 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 projections model for this contest predicts a final tally 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 (19-12-3 overall) have a 6-3-9 record in matchups that have required overtime.
• New York is 8-3-0 (16 points) in its 11 games decided by one goal.
• In the five games this season the Islanders scored 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 have scored at least three goals in 19 games (15-1-3, 33 points).
• In the 12 games when New York has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it registered 19 points after finishing 9-2-1.
• In games when it has outshot opponents, New York is 4-9-2 (10 points).
• The Islanders have been outshot by opponents in 17 games, going 14-3-0 to register 28 points.

Canucks Splits and Trends

• The Canucks have a 4-3-7 record in overtime matchups this season and a 13-17-3 overall record.
• Vancouver has earned 15 points (6-4-3) in its 13 games decided by one goal.
• This season the Canucks scored only one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
• Vancouver has four points (2-7-0) when scoring two goals this season.
• The Canucks have scored three or more goals in 16 games, earning 24 points from those contests.
• Vancouver has scored a lone power-play goal in 12 games this season and has registered 12 points from 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 went 11-7-2 in those contests (24 points).

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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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