Vancouver Canucks (8-3-3) vs New York Islanders (6-6-4)
Game Info: Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 10:00 pm (Rogers Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Vancouver Canucks -170 / New York Islanders +145 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a New York Islanders vs Vancouver Canucks prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, November 14th 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 6-6-4 this year after they lost to Edmonton in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. New York erased a 3-1 third-period deficit, but they couldn’t find the winning goal in overtime. The Islanders were outshot by a total of 42-22, won 46.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. New York got goals from Lee (2) and Palmieri, while Sorokin stopped 38 out of 42 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Islanders lost to New Jersey by a score of 4-3 but did beat Ottawa and Pittsburgh before that. New York has scored 2.50 goals per game and they have allowed 3.13 goals against per game, while also going 12.5% on the power play and 64.7% on the penalty kill this season. Kyle Palmieri has led New York with seven goals, seven assists, and 42 shots on goal, while Semyon Varlamov is 2-3-1 with a 3.01 goals-against average and a .887 save percentage this year.
Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks are 8-3-3 this season after they defeated Calgary by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Vancouver trailed 1-0 in the second period, but they scored the last three goals in the game for the win. The Canucks out-shot Calgary by a total of 32-29, won 59% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Vancouver got goals from Pettersson, Suter, and Brannstrom, while Lankinen stopped 28 out of 29 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Canucks lost to Edmonton by a score of 7-3 but did beat LA, Anaheim, and San Jose before that. Vancouver has scored 3.21 goals per game and they have allowed 3.07 goals against per game, while also going 20.5% on the power play and 83.7% on the penalty kill this season. Quinn Hughes has led Vancouver with three goals, 13 assists, and 51 shots on goal, while Kevin Lankinen is 8-1-2 with a 2.46 goals-against average and a .911 save percentage this year.
Why the Canucks will beat the Islanders
- The favorites have won each of the last eight games between the Islanders and Canucks at Rogers Arena.
- The Islanders have lost each of their last three games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Canucks have covered the puck line in each of their last three games as favorites.
- The Islanders have lost the second period in three of their last four games at Rogers Arena.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the last seven night games between the Islanders and Canucks has gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Islanders’ last four night games at Rogers Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Ten of the last 11 Thursday night games at Rogers Arena have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Islanders’ last eight night games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in 13 of the Canucks’ last 14 games following a home win.
Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts
- Pius Suter has scored a goal in three of the Canucks’ last four home games.
- J.T. Miller has recorded at least one point in seven of the Canucks’ last eight games against the Islanders.
- Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canucks’ last four games as favorites.
New York Islanders Player Prop Facts
- Brock Nelson has scored at least one goal in each of the Islanders’ last three games against the Canucks.
- Mathew Barzal has recorded at least one assist in 10 of his 11 previous appearances against the Canucks.
- Brock Nelson has recorded at least one point in each of the Islanders’ last 10 games against the Canucks.
New York Islanders vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction
Vancouver comes into this matchup as one of the hottest teams in the NHL over the last ten days and they will be at home, where they are 2-2-3 this year. New York has lost two straight overtime games, but they have played fine in their last four. The Islanders are 4-3-2 on the road this season, but they are only scoring 2.50 goals per game this year and they are just 12.5% on the power play. The Islanders have done a great job of getting points, but I have to side with this Vancouver defense right now. Take the Canucks to get the win.