Vancouver Canucks vs New York Islanders Picks and Predictions for Tuesday October 13 2026
Vancouver head to the UBS Arena in Elmont New York to face the Islanders. The game is set to have a puck drop time of 7:45 PM EST and does have multiple networks covering the game. The networks that are covering the game are MSG Sportsnet, Sportsnet Pacific, and ESPN+. At the time of this writing the odds had not been released yet. Make sure you are ready for all the NHL action with our free NHL picks.
Canucks Look To End Losing Skid
The Canucks are in the middle of a losing skid and are having a lot of issues bouncing back from the skid as the offense has stopped working. The Canucks are coming in with a 2-5-0 record overall and 1-3-0 record on the road. The last game on the ice for Vancouver was a 6-2 loss on the road to the New York Rangers.
The offense for the Canucks has been looking good at times with a total of 24 goals scored and a total of 3.43 goals per game and that is coming off of a total of only 21.9 shots per game. The defense for Vancouver has not been that impressive this year giving up 5 goals per game and a total of 35 goals on the season, but what is even more worrying is the fact that the Canucks have only ended up facing 29.3 shots per game.
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Islanders Want To Return To Winning Ways
The Islanders are coming in with alternating wins and losses in their last 5 games. The downside is the losing side is the one that is doing better. The last game on the ice for the Islanders was a 5-3 loss to the Lightning. The overall record for the New York team is sitting at 2-3-0 on the year and when playing at home the Islanders have looked impressive at times with a 2-1-0 record.
Oddly for the Islanders having a losing record the offense is playing good with a total of 16 goals scored and a total of 3.20 goals per game scored. The defense for the Islanders has done decent, but not consistently giving up only 13 goals on the year and that has allowed 2.60 goals per game. This comes off of the New York team getting a total of 24 shots per game, but the defense has faced only 26.6 goals per game.
Vancouver Canucks vs New York Islanders Picks and Predictions
Moneyline Pick — New York Islanders
New York enters this matchup with a significant situational advantage against a Vancouver team that has struggled defensively throughout its road trip. The Canucks have surrendered 17 goals in their last three games and have repeatedly failed to generate enough offensive pressure to compensate. The Islanders haven't been consistently dominant, but they have won two of three home games and have shown improvement on special teams. Vancouver's goaltending concerns also create opportunities for a New York offense averaging 3.2 goals per game. Sorokin potentially provides the Islanders with another advantage if he starts. With Vancouver struggling to protect its own end and New York looking to recover from its loss against Tampa Bay, the Islanders are the preferred moneyline selection.
Total Pick — Over 5.5 Goals, If Available
Vancouver's defensive struggles make the over particularly appealing. The Canucks have allowed 35 goals in seven games, including 20 across their last four outings. New York has enough offensive capability to take advantage of those issues, especially with its power play converting better than 26 percent of its early opportunities. The Islanders have also allowed five goals in two of their last three games, creating opportunities for Vancouver to contribute to the total even if the Canucks continue struggling defensively. Both teams have shown vulnerability in their own zone, and Vancouver's goaltending uncertainty adds to the potential for a higher-scoring contest. An over at 5.5 is worth considering, although the value would decrease considerably if sportsbooks post 6.5 or higher.
Final Picks: New York Islanders Moneyline | Over 5.5 Goals (target)
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