{"id":482277,"date":"2026-01-19T08:05:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T13:05:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=482277"},"modified":"2026-01-18T21:24:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T02:24:42","slug":"nhl-predictions-january-19th-new-york-islanders-at-vancouver-canucks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/01\/19\/nhl-predictions-january-19th-new-york-islanders-at-vancouver-canucks\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: January 19th, New York Islanders at Vancouver Canucks"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at\u00a0Last Word On Hockey<\/i>\u00a0look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. For this edition, we will look at the\u00a0Vancouver Canucks<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>taking on the\u00a0New York Islanders<\/a>.<\/span> Don\u2019t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

NHL Predictions: New York Islanders at\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Vancouver Canucks
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2025-2026 Season Series:\u00a0<\/strong>Vancouver 1-0 New York<\/p>\n

Time:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>10<\/span>:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), 7:00 p.m. Pacific<\/p>\n

How to Watch<\/a>: Sportsnet+, SN, MSGSN2, ESPN+, NHL Centre Ice<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Location:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia.<\/p>\n

The Vancouver Canucks could break a franchise record tonight against the New York Islanders. With ten-consecutive losses, the Canucks are currently tied for the longest losing streak in franchise history<\/a>. The Islanders look to bounce back from a loss against the Flames. New York sits at 26-17-5 after 48 games, with 57 points, while Vancouver sits at 16-27-5 after 48 games, with 37 points. This is the second and final meeting between these two teams. The Canucks won the previous game, 4-1, in overtime, on December 19th.<\/p>\n

The Islanders Story<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Islanders currently sit in second place in the Metropolitan Division. Who saw that coming before the season started? Much of the fanfare around the team revolves around the rookie, Matthew Schaefer<\/a>, who could be on his way to a 20-goal season. They pride themselves on being a stingy hockey club. They are only ranked twenty-third in goals for per game, at 2.85, but rank third in goals-against-per-game, at 2.69. So far, this stinginess has proved to have worked for the team very well.<\/p>\n

The Canucks Story<\/h3>\n

It rains a lot in Vancouver. Right now, it feels like it is pouring every single day in Canucks land. They are looking for any bright, sunny spots they can find. Optimism may be hard to find right now, but all they can do is keep trying their best. They may be a rebuilding team, but at some point, pride needs to be restored in their jerseys. On Saturday against the Oilers, Rogers Arena in Vancouver was heavily in favour of Edmonton, despite it being a home game. With it being a weekday game and it not being against a massively popular club, what will the attendance look like this time?<\/p>\n

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"A lot of hard work behind me. Now I need some more practices with my teammates and whenever I'll be ready, I'm going to be back. I can't wait for that day."<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f Filip Chytil discusses both the mental and physical side of his rehab, being close to returning, and more. pic.twitter.com\/uky3WW6GXR<\/a><\/p>\n

— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) January 18, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n