The New York Islanders (19-12-3), winners of five home games in a row, host the Vancouver Canucks (13-17-3) at UBS Arena on Friday at 7 p.m. ET on NHL Network.

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Before watching this matchup, here’s our pick for which team will secure the win in Friday’s hockey action.

The Canucks’ offense has put up 21 goals over their last 10 outings, while their defense has conceded 24 goals. They have had 33 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored four goals (12.1%). They are 4-5-1 over those contests.

Islanders vs. Canucks Predictions for Friday

Our computer projection model for this encounter expects a final result of Islanders 4, Canucks 2.

Moneyline Pick: Islanders (-142)
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 have a 19-12-3 record overall, with a 6-3-9 record in matchups that have gone to overtime.
In the 11 games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 8-3-0 record (good for 16 points).
In the five games this season the Islanders recorded only one goal, they lost every time.
New York has scored exactly two goals in nine games this season (3-6-0 record, six points).
The Islanders have scored at least three goals 19 times, and are 15-1-3 in those games (to register 33 points).
In the 12 games when New York has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 9-2-1 to record 19 points.
In the 15 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, New York is 4-9-2 (10 points).
The Islanders have been outshot by opponents in 17 games, going 14-3-0 to record 28 points.
Canucks Splits and Trends

The Canucks (13-17-3 overall) have posted a record of 4-3-7 in contests that have gone to OT this season.
Vancouver has earned 15 points (6-4-3) in its 13 games decided by one goal.
This season the Canucks registered only one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
Vancouver has four points (2-7-0) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
The Canucks have scored more than two goals in 16 games, earning 24 points from those contests.
This season, Vancouver has scored a lone power-play goal in 12 games and picked up 12 points with a record of 5-5-2.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Vancouver has posted a record of 2-10-1 (five points).
The Canucks have been outshot by opponents in 20 games, going 11-7-2 to register 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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