Canucks vs. Islanders Picks and Prediction – 3/26/2025

Vancouver Canucks (33-26-12) vs. New York Islanders (32-28-10)
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Location: UBS Arena, Elmont, NY
TV: ESPN+

Previous Games:

  • Canucks: Edged the New Jersey Devils 4-3 in a shootout, snapping a two-game losing streak.

  • Islanders: Dropped a 4-3 shootout loss to Columbus, marking their second consecutive OT/SO defeat.

Head-to-Head:

In their last meeting in November, the Islanders rolled to a 5-2 win over the Canucks. The Islanders have been more consistent at home, while the Canucks have been struggling on the road, particularly without key players like Elias Pettersson and Nils Hoglander.

Vancouver Canucks Breakdown:

Vancouver's playoff hopes are alive, but they are significantly depleted, especially up front. With Pettersson, Hoglander, and Filip Chytil out, they lose critical scoring depth. Still, Brock Boeser and Quinn Hughes remain strong contributors, with Boeser leading the team in goals (23) and Hughes chipping in with 68 points, including 52 assists. Vancouver's penalty kill is strong, but their overall defensive struggles (3.04 goals per game allowed) could be an issue against a potent New York offense.

Key Players:

  • Brock Boeser: 23 goals

  • Quinn Hughes: 68 points (52 assists)

  • Kevin Lankinen (expected starter): 2.59 GAA, .901 SV%

New York Islanders Breakdown:

The Islanders have been solid at home, with Anders Lee leading the team in goals (26) and Bo Horvat contributing 49 points. While their penalty kill has been poor (72.1%), their solid goaltending from Ilya Sorokin (2.72 GAA, .907 SV%) has kept them competitive. The Islanders will need to clean up their mistakes from their loss to Columbus but should have the upper hand against a banged-up Vancouver team.

Key Players:

  • Anders Lee: 26 goals

  • Bo Horvat: 49 points

  • Ilya Sorokin: 2.72 GAA, .907 SV%

Betting Trends:

Vancouver Canucks:

  • 6-3 in their last 9 games against New York

  • The total has been over in 7 of their last 8 games

New York Islanders:

  • 1-4 in their last 5 games against teams from the Western Conference

  • The total has finished over in all of New York's last 5 games

Exact Score Prediction:

Vancouver Canucks 2 – New York Islanders 4

Our Best Bet:

New York Islanders -120 (Moneyline)

The Islanders are the healthier and more consistent team at home, especially with the Canucks missing several key players. Sorokin gives the Islanders an edge in goal, and New York has already handled Vancouver earlier this season. With Vancouver's recent struggles and injuries, New York should take care of business at home tonight.

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