Vancouver Canucks vs New York Islanders Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 11/14/24

The New York Islanders travel to Vancouver to take on the Canucks for the first time this season. The Islanders have lost 2 in a row and will be desperate to put an end to their losing streak right now. They’ve lost both games in overtime, but they are still a team that lacks offence. They don’t have an elite forward group and their power play–operating at 12.5%– just isn’t going to cut it.

On the flip side, the Canucks have won 4 of their last 5 games and are just 3 points back of the Golden Knights for 1st in the Pacific Division. It might be early to look at playoff spots, but points in November are easier to get than late in March, so the Canucks are going to want to take advantage of an easier matchup on home ice. They aren’t going to blow anyone away with their offence, but their power play can take advantage of the Islanders’ 64.7% penalty kill. If Vancouver can draw some penalties, then they will convert on at least one of their chances, possibly more. Kevin Lankinen should get the start for this matchup and he has been nothing short of excellent this season, posting an 8-1-2 record with a 2.46 GAA. If h