| Moneyline Pick | New York Islanders |
| Player Prop | Mathew Barzal over 0.5 points |
| Same Game Parlay | Islanders to win + Anders Lee over 0.5 points + over 4.5 total goals |
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New York Islanders vs Vancouver Canucks Main Match Info
- Date and Time: Friday, December 19, 2025, 7 PM EST
- Arena: UBS Arena
- Location: Elmont, New York, USA
- Last match: New York Islanders 2:5 Vancouver Canucks (March 26, 2025, 2024-25 NHL regular season)
New York Islanders vs Vancouver Canucks Moneyline Prediction
- Moneyline Pick: New York Islanders
The Islanders might be coming off a loss against the Detroit Red Wings, but that was just a misstep in what has been a very productive stretch. The Isles have been one of the hottest sides in the Eastern Conference in recent weeks, with six wins over their last eight encounters (W6, L2).
They’re relying on their offence to get past their rivals, averaging 3.25 goals per fixture over that stretch.
With wins over teams like the Colorado Avalanche, Tampa Bay Lightning (three times), and Vegas Golden Knights, the Islanders are showing they’re ready to compete against the league’s best.
What a goal from Scotty to tie this game up! pic.twitter.com/HCu3COpZst
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) December 17, 2025
Against Vancouver, they’ll have the edge of playing at home, where they own a solid record of 10 wins in 18 outings this season (W10, L6, OT2).
With the Islanders sitting second in the Eastern Conference and the Canucks at the bottom of the Western Conference, the gap in quality is significant.
Even though the Canadian outfit are on a two-game winning streak, the demands of an ongoing road trip could eventually catch up to them. Expect the Islanders to protect their home ice and secure the win here.
New York Islanders vs Vancouver Canucks Player Prop
- Prop Bet: Mathew Barzal over 0.5 points
Barzal has been one of the most consistent players for the Islanders this season. The star winger has recorded an assist in each of the club’s last four outings, and his current five-game point streak is his second-longest of the season.
Barzal registered points in six straight appearances back in November.
With 26 points (nine goals, 17 assists) in 33 fixtures, Barzal ranks second on the team in points. He trails Bo Horvat, who’s day-to-day while dealing with a lower-body injury and remains questionable for this contest.
New York Islanders vs Vancouver Canucks Same Game Parlay
- SGP: Islanders to win + Anders Lee over 0.5 points + over 4.5 total goals
For our three-game parlay, we’re backing the Islanders to get the win against a slumping Canucks team for all the reasons we’ve already mentioned. Perhaps their most significant edge lies in their defensive play.
Even though they’ve relied on their offence lately, it’s worth noting that the Isles have the 10th-best defence in the NHL, with an average of 2.74 goals allowed per encounter.
Captain Anders Lee gets the first star of the game with a four-point night, two power play goals and two assists for the cap 🫡 LGI ⚔️ #Isles pic.twitter.com/p0xiJTXzcY
— IslandersLive (@IslandersLive53) December 13, 2025
That said, the combination of elite blueline play and an uptick on offence should boost the chances of this turning into a high-scoring matchup.
They’ll be facing a Canucks side that rank 26th in goals conceded (3.39 per game), so it’s not crazy to imagine a scenario in which the Islanders can score three or four goals against a slumping Vancouver defence.
It’s worth noting that each of the Isles’ last five outings has seen over 4.5 total goals, although that outcome has occurred in only two of the Canucks’ last five, and not in the previous two.
Anders Lee has now become the fifth all-time goalscorer in the New York Islanders history, our captain 🫡 #Isles pic.twitter.com/Glp9Jf2Mmg
— IslandersLive (@IslandersLive53) December 12, 2025
Last but not least, Anders Lee has been one of the most prolific players for the Islanders in recent weeks, and he leads the team in scoring over the last five games with five points. Lee has recorded those points in his previous three appearances and now sits at 21 points (eight goals, 13 assists) in 34 contests.
New York Islanders vs Vancouver Canucks Team News
New York Islanders Team News
The Islanders are sweating on the fitness of one of their best players, as Bo Horvat is dealing with a lower-body injury but is listed as day-to-day, so his status will be determined closer to Friday’s contest.
Star goaltender Semyon Varlamov (knee) and defenceman Ethan Bear (undisclosed) are out but should return before the end of December.
The list of long-term absences includes defenceman Alexander Romanov (shoulder) and forwards Pierre Engvall (ankle) and Kyle Palmieri (knee). Engvall and Palmieri are out for the rest of the 2025-26 season.
Vancouver Canucks Team News
The Canucks have up to five players sidelined for this contest, but none are expected back in time for this fixture. The list includes centres Teddy Blueger (lower body), Filip Chytil (upper body), and Elias Pettersson (upper body), as well as blueliners Derek Forbort (undisclosed) and Guillaume Brisebois (lower body).
New York Islanders vs Vancouver Canucks: Where to Watch (Canada)
- National broadcast on Sportsnet
- Stream on Sportsnet+
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