Islanders vs Canucks Prediction 1/19/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate an Islanders vs Canucks prediction for this NHL game on Monday, January 19th at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

New York Islanders Betting Preview

The New York Islanders are 26-17-5 this season after they lost to Calgary by a score of 4-2 in their last game. New York allowed the first four goals of the game and never had a chance to get back into it for the loss. The Islanders out shot Calgary by a total of 30-19, won 63.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. New York got goals from Lee and Pageau, while Rittich stopped 15 out of 19 shots, which was a .789 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, New York defeated the Oilers by a score of 1-0, but lost to the Jets by a score of 5-4 before that. The Islanders have alternated wins and losses over their last six games and they are currently second in the Metro standings with 57 points. New York has scored 2.85 goals per game and they have allowed 2.69 goals against per game, while also going 15.6% on the power play and 82.1% on the penalty kill this season. Mathew Barzal has led New York with 11 goals and 27 assists, while Matthew Schaefer has added 13 goals and 19 assists. The projected starting goalie for New York is Ilya Sorokin, who is 15-11-2 with a 2.47 goals against average and a .915 save percentage this season. 

Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview

The Vancouver Canucks are 16-27-5 this year after they lost to Edmonton by a score of 6-0 in their last game. Vancouver allowed six goals in the second period and never got their offense going in the shutout loss. The Canucks were out shot by a total of 35-31, won 57.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Vancouver was led by Karlsson, who had five shots on goal, while Tolopilo stopped 29 out of 35 shots, which was an .829 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Vancouver lost to the Blue Jackets by a score of 4-1 and the Senators by a score of 2-1. The Canucks have lost 10 games in a row and they are last in the Pacific standings with 37 points. Vancouver has scored 2.54 goals per game and they have allowed 3.65 goals against per game, while also going 19.9% on the power play and 72.2% on the penalty kill this season. Elias Pettersson has led Vancouver with 13 goals and 16 assists, while Filip Hronek has added three goals and 24 assists. The projected starting goalie for Vancouver is Kevin Lankinen, who is 6-13-4 with a 3.37 goals against average and an .887 save percentage this year. 

Why the New York Islanders will win

• The Canucks have lost each of their last nine games following a loss.
• The road team has won eight of the last nine games between the Islanders and Canucks.
• The Islanders have covered the puck line in each of their last seven road games against the Canucks.
• The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven games as underdogs.
• The Islanders have won the third period in six of their last seven games as road favorites against Pacific Division opponents.

Total Goals Facts

• Nine of the Canucks’ last 10 games against the Islanders following a loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Islanders’ last five night games at Rogers Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Islanders’ last five games as favorites.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in five of the last six games between the Islanders and Canucks.

Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts

• Filip Hronek has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canucks’ last three games as underdogs against the Islanders.

New York Islanders Player Prop Facts

• Mathew Barzal has recorded at least one assist in each of his last five appearances against the Canucks.
• Casey Cizikas has scored a goal in each of the Islanders’ last three games as road favorites against the Canucks.

Islanders vs Canucks Prediction 

Vancouver limps into this matchup on a very long losing streak and they have allowed 23 goals in their last five games. The Canucks are 4-13-3 at home this year, while the Islanders are 12-9-3 on the road. New York has had trouble stringing wins together and they are on a long road trip, but they should be fine against this Canucks team. Vancouver has scored one goal or fewer in four of their last five games and they are also dealing with key injuries. Take the Islanders to win here.

David Racey's Pick: Islanders ML