Vancouver Canucks vs Ny Islanders Islanders Picks and Predictions November 14th 2024

Vancouver Canucks vs New York Islanders November 14th 2024

Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Islanders and Canucks. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Canucks at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Canucks are favored by -1.5 against the Islanders.

New York vs. Vancouver Key Information

With a 5-2 loss to the Rangers, the Islanders fell to 6-7-4 this season. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the combined 7 goals went over that mark. The Islanders, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover.

After falling behind 2-0, the Islanders cut the deficit to 2-1 with a goal from Casey Cizikas. The Rangers responded, making it 3-1, before Brock Nelson scored for the Islanders to bring it to 3-2. However, the Rangers added two more goals, including an empty-netter, to seal the win.

The Islanders took 37 shots on goal, but only found the net twice in their 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Casey Cizikas scored his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson added his fifth, with his goal coming just 8 seconds before the end of the second period.

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New York had 23 giveaways and went without a goal in both the first and third periods. Pierre Engvall picked up his first assist of the season on Cizikas’s goal, and Simon Holmstrom now has four assists this year.

The Islanders’ defense gave up the first goal just 3:44 into the game and allowed two more in the 3rd period, including an empty-netter. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with an 89.7% save percentage.

Vancouver moved to 8-3-3 on the season with a 3-2 win over the Sharks. The Canucks were favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.

After falling behind 1-0 in the second period, the Canucks tied it up with a goal from Pius Suter at 5:19. Vancouver took the lead in the third period with a goal from Jake DeBrusk, but the Sharks tied it again with 1:17 left. Suter scored the game-winner for the Canucks with just 26 seconds remaining.

Pius Suter led the way for the Canucks with two goals in their 3-2 win over the Sharks. Suter now has four goals on the season, scoring at 5:19 in the second period and again with just 26 seconds left in the game. Jake DeBrusk added his first goal of the season at 4:22 in the third period.

Vancouver took 27 shots on goal but had 25 giveaways. They were held scoreless in the first period before Suter found the net in the second. The Canucks added two more goals in the third, including Suter’s game-winner.

Vancouver’s defense gave up the first goal early in the 2nd period and another late in the 3rd, but they held on for a 3-2 win over San Jose. Kevin Lankinen recorded 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the Canucks’ defense tallied 5 takeaways and 24 hits.

For a moneyline bet, I’m backing the Islanders to secure a victory over the Canucks on the road. With the moneyline currently set at +146, I’m locking in my bet on the Islanders straight-up.

Our projections have the Islanders pulling out a win as the underdog. But if you’re not as bullish as we are on the Islanders, we’d recommend at least getting a bet down on them to cover the puck line.

With an over/under line sitting at 6 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.

Islanders Look to Extend Point Streak Against Resurgent Canucks

The New York Islanders continue their five-game road trip on Thursday night with a visit to the Vancouver Canucks, looking to extend their current point streak to five games. Both teams are coming off tightly contested games and will be eager to build on their recent performances.

Islanders Finding Value in Every Point

The Islanders know firsthand the value of picking up points wherever possible, especially after their experience last season. Despite suffering a league-high 16 losses in overtime or shootouts, New York still managed to secure a playoff spot. This season, they are again showing resilience, collecting an NHL-leading four “loser points” in just their first 15 games.

The Islanders are coming off a frustrating 4-3 overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday, where they struggled to generate offense in the extra frame. In the final moments of overtime, Leon Draisaitl swooped into the New York zone and netted the game-winner after a prolonged shift by Bo Horvat, Simon Holmstrom, and Ryan Pulock left them gassed.

Despite the loss, head coach Patrick Roy remained optimistic: “There’s nights where, going home, you’re (ticked) off. There’s nights you’re going home and you say ‘OK, we stole a point.’ Tonight, that was the case.”

Anders Lee played a crucial role in keeping the Islanders in the game, scoring two goals in the third period to force overtime. The Islanders have been managing without key players like Mathew Barzal, Anthony Duclair, and defenseman Adam Pelech, who are all on injured reserve.

Roy believes this adversity is building the team’s confidence: “We pick up points while we’re missing a lot of guys. We should gain confidence because we’re playing good hockey.”

Canucks Thriving Despite Slow Starts

The Vancouver Canucks have found their stride after a sluggish start to the season. Since starting 0-1-2, they have gone 8-2-1, showing resilience by often playing from behind. This trend continued on Tuesday in a 3-1 win over the Calgary Flames, where the Canucks found themselves trailing 1-0 after the first period despite outshooting Calgary 12-9.

Vancouver flipped the script in the second period, with Elias Pettersson and Pius Suter scoring within the first three minutes to take the lead. J.T. Miller was instrumental, providing assists on both goals and helping the Canucks dominate the second frame, where they outshot the Flames 14-7.

“Really took over in the second period,” said Miller. “I thought we just did a good job of executing the game plan and put it down their throat.”

Despite their recent success, the Canucks have consistently given up the first goal, a trend they’ll look to correct. They have conceded the opening goal in eight straight games but have managed to mount comebacks, going 5-2-1 in that span.

Miller downplayed concerns about the slow starts: “It’s 60 minutes, and you’d like to start with the lead, but I thought we had a lot of chances right before their goal. And obviously that’s a fluky one, so we’re not going to worry about it.”

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Key Matchups to Watch

1. Anders Lee vs. Canucks Defense: Lee has been clutch for the Islanders, especially in the absence of Barzal and Duclair. He’ll look to continue his scoring streak against a Canucks team that has been vulnerable early in games.
2. Elias Pettersson’s Playmaking vs. Islanders’ Defense: Pettersson has been the engine behind Vancouver’s offense. The Islanders will need to find a way to slow him down, especially given their defensive injuries.
3. Goaltending Duel: Both teams are likely to rely heavily on their goaltenders. The Islanders’ Ilya Sorokin has been solid, while the Canucks’ Thatcher Demko has been a key part of their recent surge.

Can the Islanders Keep Their Point Streak Alive?

Both teams have shown resilience this season, albeit in different ways. The Islanders have managed to grind out points even when not playing their best, while the Canucks have demonstrated the ability to come from behind and control games in the latter stages.

Will the Islanders be able to extend their point streak on the road, or will the Canucks’ comeback magic continue? With both teams looking to solidify their positions in the standings, Thursday night’s clash promises to be an exciting and hard-fought battle.