Islanders vs Canucks Prediction 12/19/25 NHL Picks Today

In this article we will formulate an Islanders vs Canucks prediction for this NHL game on Friday, December 19th at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

New York Islanders Betting Preview

The New York Islanders are 19-12-3 this season after they lost to Detroit by a score of 3-2 in their last game. New York led 1-0 in the third period, but they allowed three goals in the final period for the loss. The Islanders were out shot by a total of 21-18, won 54.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. New York got goals from Heineman and Mayfield, while Sorokin stopped 18 out of 21 shots, which was an .857 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, New York defeated the Lightning by a score of 3-2 and the Ducks by a score of 5-2. The Islanders have won three of their last four games and they are currently third in the Metro standings with 41 points. New York has scored 2.91 goals per game and they have allowed 2.74 goals against per game, while also going 16.5% on the power play and 82.3% on the penalty kill this season. Bo Horvat has led New York with 19 goals and 12 assists, while Mathew Barzal has added nine goals and 17 assists. The projected starting goalie for New York is Ilya Sorokin, who is 12-9-2 with a 2.52 goals against average and a .910 save percentage this season. 

Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview

The Vancouver Canucks are 13-17-3 this year after they defeated the Rangers by a score of 3-0 in their last game. Vancouver scored once in the first period, once in the second, and once in the third in the shutout win. The Canucks were out shot by a total of 23-17, won 46.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Vancouver got goals from Garland, Kane, and Ohgren, while Demko stopped all 23 shots in the shutout victory. 

Prior to that game, Vancouver defeated the Devils by a score of 2-1, but lost to the Sabres by a score of 3-2 before that. The Canucks have won three of their last five games and they are currently last in the Pacific standings with 29 points. Vancouver has scored 2.73 goals per game and they have allowed 3.39 goals against per game, while also going 20.0% on the power play and 73.4% on the penalty kill this season. Elias Pettersson has led Vancouver with eight goals and 14 assists, while Conor Garland has added seven goals and 12 assists. The projected starting goalie for Vancouver is Thatcher Demko, who is 7-5-0 with a 2.45 goals against average and a .910 save percentage this year. 

Why the New York Islanders will win

• The Islanders have won each of their last seven night games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Canucks have lost five of their last six games following a road win.
• The Islanders have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games.
• The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games following a road win.
• The favorites have won the third period in each of the Islanders’ last five games.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the last 10 games between the Canucks and Islanders have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Eight of the Canucks’ last nine games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in each of the last 10 games between the Canucks and Islanders.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Canucks’ last six road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.

New York Islanders Player Prop Facts

• Bo Horvat has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances in home games.
• Mathew Barzal has recorded at least one point in each of his 11 previous appearances against the Canucks.
• Mathew Barzal has recorded at least one assist in 10 of his 11 previous appearances against the Canucks.

Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts

• Conor Garland has scored a goal in three of the Canucks’ last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Conor Garland has recorded at least one point in each of the Canucks’ last eight road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Filip Hronek has recorded an assist in each of the Canucks’ last three games against the Islanders.

Islanders vs Canucks Prediction 

Vancouver comes into this matchup last in the Pacific standings, but they have won two games in a row and finally have some momentum. The Canucks are 9-7-2 on the road this year, while the Islanders are 10-6-2 at home. New York has won three of their last four games and even in their last loss, they played well and controlled most of the game. I know Vancouver has won two games in a row, but they have been outshot in both and I think New York is the much better team. Take the Islanders to win at home.