Vancouver Canucks vs New York Islanders Prediction, Picks & Odds | 19 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Canucks vs Islanders

The Vancouver Canucks square off against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Friday, December 19.

There is -115 available for Over 5.5 goals, with the Canucks and the Islanders predicted to go over the line with their combined score.

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Vancouver Canucks have triumphed in back-to-back games. The latest was on the road where New York Rangers were beaten 3-0 at Madison Square Garden. Conor Garland, Evander Kane and Liam Oehgren scored one goal each. Thatcher Demko made 23 saves for his shutout.

New York Islanders have won five home games on the spin. On the road at Little Caesars Arena in their last game, they were beaten 3-2 by Detroit Red Wings. Emil Heineman and Scott Mayfield scored one goal apiece.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Canucks triumphed 5-2 when they last played the Islanders. This head-to-head was played at UBS Arena. The Canucks have won seven of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Thatcher Demko (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	7-5-0	2.5	.910	1
23/24	35-14-2	2.45	.918	5

Ilya Sorokin (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	12-9-2	2.5	.910	3
23/24	25-19-12	3.01	.908	2

4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.1 goals from 26.0 shots on goal, with a 9.5% powerplay efficiency. The Canucks have been giving up 2.6 goals from 25.2 shots, averaging 4.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 85.4%.

Conor Garland is the top points scorer with 6 points, 2 goals and 4 assists, with Elias Pettersson recording 5 points, 2 goals and 3 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Kevin Lankinen have a 3.01 goal against average with a .871 save percentage.

The Islanders have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.8 goals from 26.7 shots on goal, with a 22.9% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.6 goals from 29.6 shots, averaging 2.8 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.1%.

The top points scorer is Anders Lee with 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists, while Mathew Barzal is next in line after registering 8 points, 2 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Ilya Sorokin have a 2.12 GAA with a .929 SV%, including one shutout.

Vancouver Canucks vs New York Islanders Prediction & Picks

This Vancouver Canucks vs New York Islanders betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including a match prediction, correct score bet, valuable player prop picks and a strategic bet builder.

Game Prediction

The sportsbooks have been generous with the -115 when it comes to betting over the goal line. We’re expecting the lamp to be lit at least six times in this NHL encounter.

Our expert hockey predictions always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable NHL stats to uncover the insights that matter most.

Key Canucks vs Islanders stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Canucks games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Islanders games at home.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Islanders games at home.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 10 games between these teams.

Over 5.5 Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 53.5% prospect of winning. However, we have this figure closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this hockey wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kiefer Sherwood Over 1.5 Shots -200

Kiefer Sherwood (Canucks) has recorded Over 1.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 10 games. Out of all the prop bets available, we’re going to take the -200 when it comes to this Shots on Goal wager.

Latest Kiefer Sherwood Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+333

First

+1750

Assists

Over 0.5

+275

Under 0.5

-400

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

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Correct Score Prediction

Canucks 2 - 5 Islanders

We’re taking a chance on the Islanders to achieve a 5-2 winning scoreline. Odds of +1500 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Canucks

Islanders

1-0

Canucks

+5000

Islanders

+4500

2-0

Canucks

+4500

Islanders

+4000

2-1

Canucks

+1400

Islanders

+1300

3-0

Canucks

+3500

Islanders

+2800

3-1

Canucks

+2000

Islanders

+1600

3-2

Canucks

+900

Islanders

+800

4-0

Canucks

+5000

Islanders

+3300

4-1

Canucks

+1800

Islanders

+1300

4-2

Canucks

+1700

Islanders

+1400

4-3

Canucks

+1150

Islanders

+1000

5-0

Canucks

+9000

Islanders

+5500

5-1

Canucks

+3300

Islanders

+2000

5-2

Canucks

+2000

Islanders

+1500

5-3

Canucks

+2800

Islanders

+2200

5-4

Canucks

+2200

Islanders

+2000

6-0

Canucks

+14000

Islanders

+9000

6-1

Canucks

+8000

Islanders

+5000

6-2

Canucks

+4000

Islanders

+2800

6-3

Canucks

+3500

Islanders

+2800

6-4

Canucks

+5500

Islanders

+5000

6-5

Canucks

+5500

Islanders

+5000

7-0

Canucks

+5500

Islanders

+13000

7-1

Canucks

+13000

Islanders

+8000

7-2

Canucks

+11000

Islanders

+7000

7-3

Canucks

+7500

Islanders

+5500

7-4

Canucks

+8000

Islanders

+6600

7-5

Canucks

+12500

Islanders

+11000

7-6

Canucks

+13000

Islanders

+12500

8-1

Canucks

+13000

Islanders

+13000

8-2

Canucks

+13000

Islanders

+12000

8-3

Canucks

+13000

Islanders

+12500

8-4

Canucks

+15000

Islanders

+11000

8-5

Canucks

+15000

Islanders

+14000

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Vancouver Canucks vs New York Islanders Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Sportsbooks’ favorites New York Islanders are regarded as likeliest victors for this game and the -145 about them triumphing means a 59% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Vancouver Canucks are trading at +120.

1.5 is the puck line and 5.5 is the total goals line. A Totals bet relates to the number of goals that will be scored overall. If you’re going for Over 5.5, then the odds are -115.

The top NHL sportsbooks offer a wide range of game lines and team props for every matchup. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

Canucks

+120

Islanders

-145

3-Way Moneyline

Canucks

+195

Tie

+320

Islanders

+112

Puck Line

Canucks +1.5

-213

Islanders -1.5

+172

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-105

Over 5.5

-115

Mathew Barzal is the First Goalscorer favorite at +1000. Alternatively, there’s the chance to simply back him to light the lamp at anytime at +160.

Player Goals

Mathew Barzal (Islanders)

First

+160

Anytime

+1000

Anders Lee (Islanders)

First

+195

Anytime

+1200

Emil Heineman (Islanders)

First

+230

Anytime

+1450

Brock Boeser (Canucks)

First

+250

Anytime

+1450

Conor Garland (Canucks)

First

+270

Anytime

+1650

Jake DeBrusk (Canucks)

First

+270

Anytime

+1700

Maxim Shabanov (Islanders)

First

+290

Anytime

+1650

Evander Kane (Canucks)

First

+310

Anytime

+1850

Jonathan Drouin (Islanders)

First

+325

Anytime

+1850

Kiefer Sherwood (Canucks)

First

+333

Anytime

+1750

Marco Rossi (Canucks)

First

+333

Anytime

+1900

Jean-Gabriel Pageau (Islanders)

First

+360

Anytime

+2200

Anthony Duclair (Islanders)

First

+375

Anytime

+2200

Matthew Schaefer (Islanders)

First

+375

Anytime

+2200

Nils Hoglander (Canucks)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

Simon Holmstrom (Islanders)

First

+425

Anytime

+2200

Calum Ritchie (Islanders)

First

+550

Anytime

+2800

Linus Karlsson (Canucks)

First

+575

Anytime

+3000

Zeev Buium (Canucks)

First

+575

Anytime

+3000

Liam Ohgren (Canucks)

First

+600

Anytime

+3000

Drew O'Connor (Canucks)

First

+700

Anytime

+3500

David Kampf (Canucks)

First

+725

Anytime

+3300

Max Sasson (Canucks)

First

+775

Anytime

+4000

Filip Hronek (Canucks)

First

+875

Anytime

+4000

Tony DeAngelo (Islanders)

First

+875

Anytime

+4000

Marc Gatcomb (Islanders)

First

+1050

Anytime

+4500

Ryan Pulock (Islanders)

First

+1050

Anytime

+5000

Casey Cizikas (Islanders)

First

+1250

Anytime

+5500

Kyle MacLean (Islanders)

First

+1350

Anytime

+6600

Adam Pelech (Islanders)

First

+1350

Anytime

+6600

Player Assists

Mathew Barzal (Islanders)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-130

Matthew Schaefer (Islanders)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-161

Jonathan Drouin (Islanders)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-175

Conor Garland (Canucks)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-227

Zeev Buium (Canucks)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-250

Filip Hronek (Canucks)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-250

Brock Boeser (Canucks)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-278

Marco Rossi (Canucks)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-278

Ryan Pulock (Islanders)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-278

Emil Heineman (Islanders)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-323

Maxim Shabanov (Islanders)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-345

Anders Lee (Islanders)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-345

Jake DeBrusk (Canucks)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-370

Anthony Duclair (Islanders)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-370

Kiefer Sherwood (Canucks)

Over 0.5

+275

Under 0.5

-400

Evander Kane (Canucks)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-455

Player Shots

Mathew Barzal (Islanders)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-149

Anders Lee (Islanders)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-145

Conor Garland (Canucks)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-189

Jake DeBrusk (Canucks)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-154

Evander Kane (Canucks)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-185

Matthew Schaefer (Islanders)

Over 2.5

-118

Under 2.5

-115

Emil Heineman (Islanders)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-100

Brock Boeser (Canucks)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

Maxim Shabanov (Islanders)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-110

Kiefer Sherwood (Canucks)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Vancouver Canucks Stats

New York Islanders Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 4.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.10 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.30 pts and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.30 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 26
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.2
• Blocks: 16
• Faceoff Wins : 27.7
• Hits: 20.2
• Giveaways: 13.1
• Takeaways: 4.4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 22.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 4.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 11.7
• Blocks: 11.4
• Faceoff Wins : 28.6
• Hits: 19.2
• Giveaways: 13.3
• Takeaways: 4.4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 26.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 5.6
• Blocks: 12.9
• Faceoff Wins : 28.4
• Hits: 20.1
• Giveaways: 14.6
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 31.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 4.8
• Blocks: 13.4
• Faceoff Wins : 28.5
• Hits: 19.5
• Giveaways: 15.2
• Takeaways: 4.9

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Starting Lineups

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